Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance

ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
  

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Acts as a strategic advisor to the Commissioner.
• Responsible for department strategic planning initiatives including providing leadership to development implementation and monitoring of Human Services Plan ensuring alignment with and support for Corporate Strategic Plan Council priorities and Provincial directions in collaboration with Branches.
• Provides on-going leadership overall coordination change management planning and implementation and integration of cyclical and ad-hoc departmental initiatives.
• Directs and oversees departmental initiatives to support stronger integration between human services programs and services in the department and with key external stakeholders.
• Takes key leadership role in the Department Emergency Operation Centre during emergencies as per Department Emergency and Business Continuity Plan; oversees Commissioners Office business continuity plan.
• Develops systems and processes to ensure the Commissioner is informed of strategic issues that require ongoing attention and/or planning.
• Provides key administration and implementation guidance for the Corporate culture and well-being initiatives to the Department provides recommendation to the Commissioner in implementation and evolving of corporate strategy for the department by working within the Department Leadership Team (DLT).
• Partners and consults with the DLT to develop the leadership for department Diversity Equity and Inclusion Group; responsible to developing and managing implementation of strategy and goal setting process under the Corporate umbrella.
• Working under the corporate strategy consults with Branch leaders to understand their leadership and management development needs to support succession planning and develops departmental strategies.
• Aligned with corporate direction fosters building of strategic capabilities skills and learning mindsets required for the departmental needs.
• Provides leadership to strategic and long-term planning activities based on research/analysis of Regional initiatives community needs provincial initiatives and legislative requirements.
• Provides briefings to the Commissioner on current and anticipated issues and strategic opportunities provides research and analysis on pertinent issues develops policy or makes recommendations for appropriate action to the Commissioner.
• Develops and implements work plans for program policy and development strategies ensuring strong linkages with other Departments local municipalities and other stakeholders.
  

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Business or Public Administration Policy Social Sciences Humanities or a related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years demonstrated experience in a public sector environment with experience and responsibilities for policy/program initiatives and analysis project management change management strategies and research and minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations with the ability to communicate the legislative significance and relevance to the work practices.
• Demonstrated political acumen discernment and ability to negotiate mediate facilitate and present information to a varied audience.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to lead or participate in cross-functional teams foster cooperative and collaborative working relationships and to take multi partner projects to successful completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a range of internal and external stakeholders while focusing on fostering collaborative work relationships.
• Strong policy and program development skills including research techniques advanced facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to build consensus across organizational lines.
• Demonstrated ability in the Regions leadership core competencies.