LTC Homes Inspector

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? AWESOME PEOPLE. REWARDING WORK.

The Ministry of Long-Term Care works to ensure Ontarians receive access to the quality long-term care they deserve, in a safe, home-like environment when and where they need it. While overseeing long-term care in Ontario, the ministry works to support the best possible quality of life for residents with a focus on:

ensuring accountability, enforcement, and transparency through progressive enforcement tools, proactive and risk-based inspections, and easily accessible information for residents, families, and the public

building modern, safe, and comfortable homes for seniors which includes developing new beds and homes and replacing outdated beds and buildings

improving staffing and care for residents through initiatives that build up the supply of workers, help attract and retain workers in the sector, increase direct care for residents, and provide the right staff learning and training


We are committed to bring about this change through the recruitment of passionate health care professionals whether you are ready to start your career as a new graduate or gain valuable experience in your existing career.
This position offers the opportunities to develop and demonstrate your expertise in a wide range of complex health care settings, supporting societies most vulnerable demographics.

Here are some of the perks you may enjoy when joining our team;

Competitive Benefits Package

Competitive Pension plan

Work-life Balance

Hybrid work options

Compressed Work weeks (12-15 extra days offs each year)

Career growth and development

Training, development, and education programs

Succession planning streams for management, policy, and education positions

Travel, meals, and hospitality (lodging) paid by employer

We offer an extensive training and development program to heighten your existing skills and provide new skills to add to your tool box. Our highly proficient and diverse team of Training, Development and Education Specialist will support you through your journey as a LTC Homes Inspectors, from the onset of hiring and throughout the milestones of your career with our program.

Note: the annual salary range for this position is approximately: $92,677 to $128,889 per year.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?What you'll do:
The foundation of our relationship with Ontarians is trust; we must be responsible stewards of clients in Long-Term Care Homes they entrust us to protect. We take that responsible to heart and then some. In this role, you'll get to contribute heavily to that charter.

LTC Homes Inspectors perform a variety of duties that are performed during on-site inspections of LTC Homes across Ontario. You will be focused on ensuring licensees are providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.

What you're good at:
Thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Enjoy the challenge of a position where no two days are alike. Are a positive, high-energy health care professional who are not just looking for a job, but a meaningful career.

What you'll bring:
Passion for improvement. Ability to work independently. Great people skills. Enthusiasm and eagerness for continued learning to refresh and develop new skills. Devotion to impact lives across the Province. Willingness to travel and be out of the office.

Who you'll work with:
You will work extensively with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals from a variety of backgrounds; Nurses, Dietitians, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. As a team, the goals include; integrating improvement,; ensuring our processes and tools continually elevate care within the sector, and most importantly protect and provide the highest quality of care for one societies most vulnerable population

Mandatory

You have a current registration in good standing as one or the following professional designations:
Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Registered Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist with no restrictions on practice in the Province of Ontario.

You have a valid class “G” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to drive on Ontario highways to conduct field work

You are willing to travel extensively and work outside normal business hours

Job offer is conditional on the successful completion of the following:

Ability to successfully complete the Provincial Offences Officer training program.

Ability to complete and successfully pass the Inspector Certification process within established timeframe.

Please note: The position requires extensive travel within the province. You may also be required to work at locations other than the head office or satellite offices.

How do I qualify?Mandatory• You have a current registration in good standing as one or the following professional designations:
Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Registered Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist with no restrictions on practice in the Province of Ontario.

• You have a valid class “G” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to drive on Ontario highways to conduct field work

• You are willing to travel extensively and work outside normal business hours

Job offer is conditional on the successful completion of the following:
• Ability to successfully complete the Provincial Offences Officer training program.
• Ability to complete and successfully pass the Inspector Certification process within established timeframe.

Please note: The position requires extensive travel within the province. You may also be required to work at locations other than the head office or satellite offices.

Investigative, Analytical and Organizational Skills• You have advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to examine information and evaluate evidence from a variety of sources, including clinical files, policies and procedures, financial and administrative information, survey data, and observations of the physical environment
• You can establish priorities on health care issues of LTC home residents, and enforce legislation and ministry policy
• You can develop and execute an inspection plan, including managing relevant documents and information
• You have knowledge and experience in performing inspection functions (e.g., interviewing, documenting reviews, observing direct care, employing risk assessment methodology)
• You can function independently and effectively under pressure in a high-volume environment

Communication Skills• You can write clear and detailed inspection reports, as well, you can communicate legislative requirements effectively and present information to a range of stakeholders (e.g., LTC home operators and residents, health care providers, members of the public)

Leadership, Interpersonal, Problem-Solving and Negotiation Skills• You can exercise sound judgement, political acuity and discretion when assessing appropriate actions for non-compliant homes
• You can foster cooperation, and resolve sensitive issues with LTC homes operators, other health care organizations and service providers (e.g. CCAC) while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• You have proven leadership and interpersonal skills

Health Care Knowledge and Experience• You have knowledge of and experience working in long-term care homes, and/or clinical experience in the health care or social services sectors
• You demonstrate the ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation, technical and clinical guidelines, policies and procedures pertaining to LTC homes operations

Computer Skills• You are proficient with Microsoft Office, as well as word processing, databases and spreadsheet applications to prepare reports and correspondence

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-LC-222438/24(5)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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