Considering an exciting and challenging career move? Are you an enthusiastic leader who has a combination of corporate policy and coordination experience together with the ability to build and oversee tribunal relations across a variety of adjudicative agencies? If so, then this could be your opportunity to display your talents. The Ministry of the Attorney General is seeking an innovative, strategic and collaborative individual to lead its Corporate Policy and Tribunal Relations Branch.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Policy and Adjudicative Tribunals Division, you will:

Tribunal Relations:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction and foster partnerships between the Policy and Adjudicative Tribunals Division (PATD), Ministry clusters and adjudicative tribunals.

• Ensure that the Ministry's tribunal accountability and oversight responsibilities are met.

• Provide strategic leadership in the development of transformational initiatives, common resources and tools for all of the Ministry's clusters and tribunals.

• Ensure that the Minister, Deputy and Assistant Deputy Attorney General are provided with comprehensive analysis of cluster and tribunal program results, financial status, issues/risks as well as related options, recommendations and expert advice.

• Strategically manage the processing of Order in Council appointments for tribunal members.

Corporate Policy Coordination:

• Lead and direct policy corporate forecasting and the Ministry's relationship with Cabinet Office.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the advancement of government commitments on federal/provincial/territorial (FPT) justice policy initiatives.

• Build strong linkages with internal and external stakeholders and partners to support and coordinate corporate policy.

• Direct the administration of the division. Location: 720 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario

How do I qualify?

Executive Leadership:

• You are a senior executive who has demonstrated experience leading and motivating high-performing teams in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• You have a proven track record of delivering sustainable results and championing an organizational culture of collaboration and accountability.

• You are a skilled influencer and have experience building relationships (founded on trust) inside and outside of your organization.

• You have experience leading transformation, change and innovation, particularly in the spheres of information technology and facilities planning.

• You are a transformational innovative thinker who can plan strategically and communicate a vision to those around you.

• You have the proven ability to effectively utilize human, material and financial resources.

• You have experience in leading the planning and delivery of innovative, effective and strategic policy and programs.

Stakeholder/Relationship Management:

• You have the proven ability to manage complex relationships, develop and promote partnerships and maintain key contacts across the Ontario Public Service and with senior executives, Cluster Executive Chairs and Tribunal Chairs.

• You work collaboratively with existing partners and develop relationships with new stakeholders.

• You have experience dealing with diverse and influential stakeholders.

• You are able to work across divisions and organizations with senior leaders to achieve results.

• You have excellent interpersonal skills and experience dealing positively with others, especially in highly stressful situations.

• You are skilled at providing advice and briefings regarding issues.

Issues Management, Judgment, Tact and Political Acuity:

• You have flexibility and are open to new ideas that adapt to a changing environment.

• You understand political issues and nuances and can successfully address problems, opportunities or political forces that affect the organization.

• You have sound judgment on sensitive issues and have the required political acumen to engage and manage high-profile stakeholders in a politically complex environment, forging collaborative relationships.

• You have significant experience in issues management including the ability to effectively advise senior management on emerging issues, crises and emergency situations.

• You can leverage your skills and experience to build credibility and manage issues on key executive-level issues.

Technical Skills:

• You have extensive experience delivering large-scale transformation and cultural change.

• You are able to identify financial, human resource, IT and facilities-related risks for the program and the Ministry as a whole.

• You have knowledge and experience in the agency field or a related field.

• You have well-honed political acuity and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:

• Canada's Top 100 Employers

• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers

• Canada's Best Diversity Employers

• Canada's Greenest Employer

• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40

We offer:

• A defined benefit pension plan.

• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which include adoptive parents.

• A comprehensive health plan.

• Life and disability insurance.

• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance.

• Flexible learning and development opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs.

• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields.

Notes

About the Ministry of the Attorney General:

The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for administering the justice system, protecting the public and ensuring legality in government. It strives to accomplish this by fostering an inclusive environment that values service excellence, access to justice, accountability, innovation and responsiveness to the evolving needs of Ontario.

The Ministry delivers and administers a wide range of justice services including:

• Administering approximately 146 statutes.

• Conducting criminal proceedings throughout Ontario.

• Providing legal advice to and conducting litigation on behalf of all government ministries and many agencies, boards and tribunals.

• Providing advice on and drafting all legislation and regulations.

• Coordinating and administering court services and adjudicative tribunals throughout Ontario.

Salary range: $115,000.00 – $131,450.00 per year

Job ID: 67661

Please apply online, by July 21, 2014, by visiting http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=67661.

Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, contact the Executive Talent Search Unit at careersexecutive@ontario.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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