Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change,Director Jobs in Canada

n of the framework, systems and strategies
necessary to produce outcome based environmental guidance standards for the
ministry’s regulatory role and work to keep Ontario’s air, land and water
clean? If so, then consider the opportunity to serve as the Director, Standards
Development Branch.

• Provide
  leadership on priority setting that aligns with the
  development/implementation of strategic frameworks that will build the
  ministry’s capacity to develop evidence based environmental standards,
  including standards initiatives that support environmental regulations.
• Direct
  the provision of research of current and emerging best practices in the
  development of environmental standards in other jurisdictions (national
  and international) to assess their applicability to Ontario and lead
  critical change in the development of Ontario’s environmental standards
  based on an understanding of Ontario’s industries and business
  complexities.
• Work
  with partners across the ministry, provincial and federal agencies,
  industry, academic institutions and the public to develop relevant
  environmental standards and to provide strategic advice regarding the
  application of standards to influence and support decisions.
• Direct
  the provision of general technical scientific and engineering advice to
  stakeholders (e.g. ministry compliance and policy divisions, other
  provincial and federal government agencies) in support of program and
  policy development and with respect to environmental contaminants and
  threats.
• Direct
  the development and implementation of evaluation methods used to measure
  outcomes/impacts of branch projects/programs and services.
• Develop
  strong relationships with clients and stakeholders that are sustainable
  including building strong linkages with environmental subject matter
  experts, federal and municipal partners and First Nations communities.

• You
  have proven success building, leading and mentoring high performing
  multi-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers in toxicology,
  hydrology, pesticides, soil, biota, air contamination, noise, technology,
  and regulatory compliance.
• You
  are a strategic leader who fosters an inclusive workplace culture and are
  able to promote active contribution/innovation/collaboration from staff to
  deliver a high standard of performance.
• You
  have demonstrated political acuity and well-developed ability to build and
  maintain partnerships, develop trust and positive working relationships
  with clients and internal/external partners, executives and ministry
  personnel.

• You
  have proven experience managing complex relationships which include
  multiple external stakeholders internal and external to the OPS.
• You
  have demonstrated experience using consultative techniques to build strong
  linkages with your partners and have demonstrated experience communicating
  complex and sensitive information to senior leaders.
• You
  have demonstrated experience working within a client service operational
  framework, with proven ability to foster a client-first focused
  environment.

• You
  have a proven track record of strategic thinking, innovation and effective
  decision making, enabling you to contribute to operational modernization
  as it relates to the ministry’s objectives and long term strategic
  direction.
• You
  have successfully built/developed teams and demonstrated agility in a
  change scenario where you have used your influence skills to obtain buy-in
  from your change agents.
• You
  have demonstrated capabilities to drive change in an operational
  environment and obtain collaborative buy-in from internal and external
  stakeholders, colleagues and staff.

• You
  have proven experience spearheading transformational projects utilizing
  current project management methodologies/principles and have an in-depth
  understanding of the broader public sector including the organizational
  structure of the Provincial Government.
• You
  have a strong technical background in environmental science theories and
  principles, including a demonstrated ability to utilize multilateral
  scientific expertise, and significant knowledge in industrial compliance
  settings, best available industry practices and technologies, health and
  environmental standards.
• You
  have knowledge of the interpretation and application of government
  legislative authorities, regulations, policies related to Environmental
  Regulations, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental
  Management System, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and
  Emergency Response Directives.

• You
  are a qualified licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and are registered
  with Professional Engineers Ontario, preferably within the environmental,
  chemical or biotechnology engineering fields.