Ontario Heritage Trust Looking for Manager/ Public Education and Community Development /1/ – Urgent Hiring at Greater Toronto Area, Canada Full Time

We are hiring a capable Manager, Public Education and Community Development (1) to join our high calibre team at Ontario Heritage Trust in Toronto, ON.

Growing your career as a Full Time Manager, Public Education and Community Development (1) is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.

If you are strong in emotional intelligence, persuasion and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Manager, Public Education and Community Development (1) at Ontario Heritage Trust today!

About Us

Are you passionate about preserving and promoting Ontario’s rich and diverse heritage for future generations. Are you a dynamic leader with a strong drive to make a meaningful impact. If so, consider joining the Heritage Programs and Operations Branch with the Ontario Heritage Trust, an organization dedicated to conserving, interpreting, and sharing Ontario’s heritage.

At the Ontario Heritage Trust, we are committed to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario’s rich and varied heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. The Opportunity: Manager of Public Education and Community Engagement Unit

As the Manager of the Public Education and Community Engagement Unit, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team responsible for various public programs that showcase Ontario’s heritage. These programs include Doors Open Ontario, the Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Awards, Heritage Week, Provincial Plaques, the Trust’s museums and sites – such as Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, Fulford Place, and the Doris McCarthy Artist in Residence Centre – along with its cultural collections. As an innovative and collaborative leader, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing program delivery strategies and frameworks for the conservation and preservation of Ontario’s heritage. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who can take initiative and provide strong leadership in engaging with communities and stakeholders. If you’re eager to make a difference and have a genuine interest in heritage, museums, and tourism, seize this opportunity to bring excitement and meaningful impact to the preservation of Ontario’s heritage for generations to come. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us at the Ontario Heritage Trust! For more information, visit us at: Ontario Heritage Trust OPS Commitment 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, 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? In this meaningful management role, you will:

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of program delivery strategies for the conservation and preservation of Ontario Heritage Trust programs and sites.
• Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary project team to support the organization’s business plans.
• Work with diverse communities to develop and implement initiatives that promote the preservation and interpretation of Ontario’s heritage.
• Provide advice and program planning and management expertise to the organization senior management on program decisions and directions.
• Lead projects to research, analyze, and develop business change management options/proposals and

strategies to maximize the effectiveness of programs and service delivery.

• Establish and develop strong relationships with communities, partners and stakeholders. Leadership in the OPS

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours Defines What It Means To Be a Leader Through The Following Expected Behaviours And Attributes

• You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose.
• You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day. How do I qualify? Strategic Leadership and Management Skills:
• You are a collaborative leader and have incorporated the principles of inclusion and diversity across all elements of your management style.
• You have had success in motivating and building relationships with a diverse team of highly professional, technical and administrative staff.
• You have demonstrated strong change management skills to manage a team, provide direction to achieve operational goals, and implement and support service delivery changes and initiatives.
• You have experience with operational management, including financial planning, budgeting as well as managing workload and human resources.
• You have demonstrated the leadership behaviors, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future. Technical Knowledge and Experience:
• You have knowledge of emerging trends and developments in information technology.
• You have knowledge of the architectural design, historical, associative and contextual significance of buildings and landscapes, cultural and natural heritage conservation and archeological heritage.
• You have knowledge of federal and provincial cultural and natural heritage conservation legislation and regulations, and current municipal heritage planning practices.
• You have experience with data management techniques to support information management and dissemination activities. Communication, Interpersonal and Stakeholder Relations Skills:
• You have strong communication and political acuity skills to provide guidance and advice to liaise with a variety of people of diverse background and skills.
• You have demonstrated the ability to digest complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner.
• You have demonstrated the ability to interpret and apply legislation, organization policies, standards, priorities, mandates and OPS policy.
• You can prepare issue papers, background notes, reports and other briefing materials. Project Management and Analytical Skills:
• You possess knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals.
• You have demonstrated excellent judgment, decision-making and analytical skills to evaluates the results and outcomes of delivered programs and services to identify opportunities for improvement.
• You have keen political acuity to manage sensitive and potentially high profile cases, with an understanding of how to communicate with political stakeholders. *Be sure to check out the Manager Recruitment Unit’s Application Preparation Guide for Aspiring Managers for tips on creating an impactful application!

Benefits of working as a Manager, Public Education and Community Development (1) in Toronto, ON:

• Unlimited Growth Potential
• Opportunities to grow
• Leading Industry Pay