Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingConsider this exciting opportunity to support the government by working with municipalities throughout Eastern Ontario to create great communities, expand housing choice, and deliver excellent services. As Director, Municipal Services Office ? East, you will be a community builder in a dynamic region of Ontario, work collaboratively across government ministries and lead a team responsible for the delivery of land-use planning, local government and affordable and attainable housing programs to the 114 municipalities across the region.This Director will lead a high-performing and multi-functional team to work collaboratively with external partners, other levels of government and internal partners to successfully provide client-focused services. The Director will also work with their leadership team and staff to advance innovation, creative problem-solving, and best practices for Municipal Services. As a member of the ministry?s senior leadership team, this Director will be accountable for advancing employee engagement and wellbeing, and upholding a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute.An effective leader in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is responsible, innovative and collaborative. A responsible leader is someone who demonstrates authenticity, accountability, and courage in how they interact with others. An individual who models ethical behaviour, and who is honest and capable of making difficult choices. An innovative leader is someone who leads with common purpose, embraces positive disruption, and has a future mindset. An individual who inspires others, values continuous learning, and encourages development and integration. A collaborative leader focuses on helping others to grow, drives people-centred outcomes and promotes an environment of inclusivity. A leader who consistently works to confront bias and systemic barriers while understanding the importance of creating a more diverse and accessible workplace.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions.To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring. You are requested to complete the ; href ='(url removed) ResponsePage.aspx?id =KRLczSqsl0u3ig5crLWGXCzu-2-62-9Pp_bdOM3jxKVUQ0FJSzhMUzNBSDdWRVhGU0Y4WFpHRTdTRi4u'>voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS.Visit the ; href ='(url removed)'>OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the ; href ='(url removed)'>OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.What can I expect to do in this role?In this key executive position, you will:Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario?s Human Rights Code.Position Type:FullTimePosition Level:ExecutivePreferred Designation(s):Salary Range:$130,930 - $176,820Posted Date:03-03-2023Closing Date:03-21-2023
