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Apply by: Monday, May 26, 2025 11:59 pm EDTInspire, Innovate and Collaborate!A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.If you are an experienced, strategic and forward-thinking leader with strong change management and transformational skills, consider this exciting and challenging opportunity with the Ontario Human Rights Commission.We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have opportunities to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.About the jobWorking under the direction of the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission on matters related to the Commission's mandate and the appropriateness of its management systems, and reporting to the Assistant Deputy Attorney General on human resources, financial and other corporate matters, you will:Provide strategic leadership and direction on project planning, project management, stakeholder relations and continuous improvement impacting the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)Champion the OHRC's mandate to advance human rights in OntarioProvide leadership on human resources mattersProvide strategic direction on policy issues, emerging trends, and issues impacting the OHRC's mandateDirect the development and implementation of public education to advance human rights and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersEngage and lead the team on governance mattersResponsible for being the ethics executive for the Commission's staffWhat you bring to the teamExecutive Leadership:You are an experienced leader with proven abilities in:providing strategic leadership skills by demonstrating the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve high quality and timely resultsbeing flexible and resilient, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environmentworking strategically with partners and senior management to develop consensus and meet business requirementsleading the implementation and development of strategies for high priority projects and change management or corporate initiativesleading diverse high-preforming teams while demonstrating the Ontario Public Service leadership behaviours and fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaborationworking through human resource and labour relations issuesRelationship Management and Communication:You are an effective communicator and collaborative leader with proven abilities in:relationship building, consultation and negotiation skills to build effective relationships, influence outcomes, and resolve issues and conflictsdemonstrating political acuity while delivering strategic and confidential advice to senior leaders, and when collaborating with internal and external stakeholdersclear communication skills in articulating strategy, direction, advice and recommendations to senior executives, stakeholders across government, the broader public sector, the legal community, as well as the private sectormanaging complex, politically sensitive issues within the context of multiple interests, with high public profile and scrutinyJob Knowledge:You are a dynamic leader with proven abilities in:understanding of programs, issues and stakeholders related to the Ontario Human Rights Commission and administrative justice sector, and with decision-making processes, including alternative dispute resolutionleading complex change management initiativesfinancial management, budgeting, forecasting and multi-year business and financial planningDon't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr