Deputy Minister
Serving in a senior leadership role within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) provides an unparalleled opportunity to lead and drive significant impact across the province. It provides you with the unique opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping and delivering on the strategic priorities of the Ontario government, influencing policy, and ensuring the effective implementation of programs across the province – all in service of improving the lives of Ontarians across the province.
The Opportunity
Now, the OPS is seeking to expand and diversify its talent pool at the Deputy Minister level across a range of key ministries. They are seeking dynamic and purpose driven leaders who embody responsible, innovative, and collaborative leadership. As an ideal candidate, you demonstrate authenticity, accountability, and courage in your interactions. You model ethical behavior, are honest, and make difficult choices with integrity. You lead with a common purpose and maintain a future-oriented mindset. You inspire others, value continuous learning, and promote development and integration. You prioritize helping others grow, drive people-centered outcomes, and foster an inclusive environment.
The OPS provides a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you will be expected to lead with vision and foster a culture of teamwork. As a key member of the executive team, you will collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and the private sector, to advance the province's priorities. The OPS values a diverse and inclusive leadership approach, promoting respect, equity, and inclusivity within the workplace.
As a senior leader with the OPS, you will be at the forefront of impactful projects and transformative initiatives that shape the future of Ontario. You will have the opportunity to drive innovation in public administration, develop strategic responses to emerging challenges, and lead efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public services. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of life for Ontarians and the overall effectiveness of government operations.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing exploring leadership opportunities at the Deputy Minister level with the OPS, you can submit your resume for consideration online by hitting the Apply Now button below. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Fleming at afleming@kbrs.ca, or Emma Jones at ejones@kbrs.ca.
OPS is committed 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 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 of diversifying leadership teams, 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 voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS.
KBRS will provide accommodation support in its recruitment processes to applicants. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.