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Form of workHelp to shape the future of infrastructure in Ontario.
Are you passionate about utilizing data-driven insights to inform impactful decision-making? This is your chance to lead a team of professionals who specialize in conducting research studies and building and using complex data models to inform future infrastructure planning, helping to ensure that infrastructure initiatives align with the evolving needs of communities across the province of Ontario.
Why join us:
Meaningful work: Our team plays a pivotal role in providing data-driven insights to help inform policy and strategy development through conducting research studies, analysing large and complex datasets, developing predictive models and generating actionable insights. These insights help to inform decisions on infrastructure investments across various infrastructure sectors (transportation, education, health care and more), ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all Ontario residents.
A great place to be a leader: A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.
Supportive and inclusive work environment: The Ontario Public Service is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority and our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement it's business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry, while getting your "hands dirty" by conducting your own research and writing reports and other briefing materials. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:
• Leading research and analysis that identify and collect essential data and intelligence for use in data models.
• Anticipating future data needs and proactively build and improve upon our tools and models through project planning and using knowledge management tools (such as writing research papers).
• Using our models and other analysis to help forecast infrastructure needs based on a variety of scenarios.
• More generally, providing evidence-based recommendations to inform infrastructure policies and investments.
• You are an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute.
• You have or are developing coaching skills to support the growth and development of team members in a technical environment.
• You have experience leading the planning and execution of data intelligence projects (e.g. research projects, feasibility studies, predictive modelling, decision support systems).
• You excel at presenting complex and/or technical data in a comprehensible and persuasive manner.
• You have considerable experience writing research papers that clearly document data sources and methodology used to conduct the research.
• Data management and analysis: You have knowledge of the processes, systems and tools for storing, manipulating, analyzing and visualizing large datasets.
• Analytical experience: You have expert-level proficiency in one or both of economic analysis and financial analysis, with proficiency in geospatial analysis and/or infrastructure needs assessments using tools such as cost-benefit analysis being a bonus.
Are you passionate about utilizing data-driven insights to inform impactful decision-making? This is your chance to lead a team of professionals who specialize in conducting research studies and building and using complex data models to inform future infrastructure planning, helping to ensure that infrastructure initiatives align with the evolving needs of communities across the province of Ontario.
Why join us:
Meaningful work: Our team plays a pivotal role in providing data-driven insights to help inform policy and strategy development through conducting research studies, analysing large and complex datasets, developing predictive models and generating actionable insights. These insights help to inform decisions on infrastructure investments across various infrastructure sectors (transportation, education, health care and more), ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all Ontario residents.
A great place to be a leader: A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.
Supportive and inclusive work environment: The Ontario Public Service is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority and our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 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?
Create the Work EnvironmentIn the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement it's business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry, while getting your "hands dirty" by conducting your own research and writing reports and other briefing materials. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:
• Leading research and analysis that identify and collect essential data and intelligence for use in data models.
• Anticipating future data needs and proactively build and improve upon our tools and models through project planning and using knowledge management tools (such as writing research papers).
• Using our models and other analysis to help forecast infrastructure needs based on a variety of scenarios.
• More generally, providing evidence-based recommendations to inform infrastructure policies and investments.
How do I qualify?
Leadership experience:
• You have experience managing teams or informally leading project teams within large, complex work environments.• You are an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute.
• You have or are developing coaching skills to support the growth and development of team members in a technical environment.
• You have experience leading the planning and execution of data intelligence projects (e.g. research projects, feasibility studies, predictive modelling, decision support systems).
Influencing through data:
• You have experience using data-driven insights to inform, shape and influence decision-making processes.• You excel at presenting complex and/or technical data in a comprehensible and persuasive manner.
• You have considerable experience writing research papers that clearly document data sources and methodology used to conduct the research.
Technical expertise:
• Applied research methodologies: You have experience developing and implementing innovative research methodologies to address complex scenarios where ideal data or information is unavailable.• Data management and analysis: You have knowledge of the processes, systems and tools for storing, manipulating, analyzing and visualizing large datasets.
• Analytical experience: You have expert-level proficiency in one or both of economic analysis and financial analysis, with proficiency in geospatial analysis and/or infrastructure needs assessments using tools such as cost-benefit analysis being a bonus.
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