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JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Community Health, Wellness and Chronic Disease Prevention Service Area of Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is to promote safe, supportive, healthy community environments through the development of healthy public policy and the delivery of programs associated with Healthy Growth and Development, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, School Health, Immunization, Dental Health, OPH Contact Centre, Supportive Healthy Environments and Mental Health and Substance use Health, including clinical services and harm reduction programs. You are accountable for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction to the Service, and planning, organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating, and improving the development and delivery of its priorities, services, programs and operations. 

You will focus on program integration to work with and best support priority populations. You will advance service delivery models that not only ensure quality, seamless services, but also deliver on OPH strategic priorities including diversity, equity and inclusion, employee well-being and development and measuring our impact. 

You are responsible for establishing and maintaining positive, meaningful client relationships with diverse internal and external management, partners and interest-holders; serving as a spokesperson and liaison to key community and provincial partners related to Ottawa Public Health programs and services, to interpret public health policies, objectives and roles to the public; and working to enhance community and funder awareness and appreciation of how Ottawa Public Health is advancing prevention, equity and achieving results, to best position OPH to effect system-wide change that improves the population’s health while addressing inequities in the health of subpopulations in Ottawa. 

As Chief Nursing Officer, you act as the principal lead and resource for nursing practice and professional issues and represent public health nursing at the community, provincial and national levels.  

You are also accountable for applicable public health legislative requirements, and for managing the Service’s human and financial resources (including contracted services if applicable).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing  
Graduate degree with a focus on public health or nursing, or relevant academic equivalent, is desirable.  
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible management experience in the public health field with emphasis on program planning, assessing, and managing community health problems, and providing clinical direction to public health professionals, including 5 years in a local public health organization; and experience in the management of human resources and external contract resources, and management of operating and capital budgets. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service’s functions, programs, services and operations
• Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa operations and corporate governance structure
• Relevant Ottawa Public Health and City codes, policies and procedures
• Trends and developments in the public health environment
• Policy and program analysis, development, implementation and evaluation techniques
• Performance measurement and management practices 
• Public private partnerships and other alternate service delivery models
• Principles and methods of economic, financial, social and political risk analysis
• Principles and practices of public policy and business administration 
• Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa’s current social, political, business and economic climates
• Project management principles and practices
• Human resource management practices in a unionized work environment
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation, Ottawa Public Health and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Public health works to prevent illnesses, injuries and poor health. Ottawa Public Health delivers a range of mandated core programs and services that are outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards. The programs and services are designed to meet the health needs of the communities in Ottawa. We work with local communities and partners to create equitable opportunities for all residents to be healthy and thrive, regardless of any social or economic reasons. 
The Legislative Affairs and Strategic Engagement Team engages with elected officials and public policy makers at all levels of government to identify opportunities for collaboration on shared priorities. This team engages with external partners by establishing and strengthening meaningful relationships with a variety of health, social-services, community and business organizations. Our goal is to establish trust and community support, so that public-health priorities, as outlined under the Ontario Public Health Standards, can be advanced. 
In this role, you are responsible for working with internal and external partners to develop and implement engagement strategies to advance OPH priorities, aligned with the OPH Strategic Plan. This work involves conducting research and analysis, and developing and evaluating policy, and strategic and operational plans. This role requires the ability to build relationships and to navigate complex issues, involving balancing interests and competing viewpoints. This role is an opportunity for you to hone your public relations and political acuity, while working with partners to advance the health and wellbeing of our community.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business or Public Administration, Health Sciences, Communications or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in research, policy and program development and analysis, project management and evaluation

KNOWLEDGE

• General knowledge of corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the operational area
• Communications, planning and project management techniques and processes
• Research, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes
• Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes
• Business process flow modeling
• Working within a complex, unionized environment
• Computer applications, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively in writing and orally; to write comprehensive, clear, concise and accurate reports, and to present a variety of data in various formats
• Possess sound skills in dealing with controversial and sensitive issues, which involve balancing interests of numerous parties with divergent viewpoints
• Plan, develop, organize and implement short and long term projects, operational procedures and strategies within an environment of frequently changing priorities
• Develop and implement a research plan, collect, analyse and validate quantitative and qualitative data/reports from various sources, develop clear and realistic recommendations that ensue from the research analysis
• Support and promote the corporate vision
• Client-centred approach to service delivery by acting on client feedback and taking responsibility for quality of service and on-going process improvement
• Organize and facilitate public consultation processes
• Obtain feedback on policy, project and research proposals by collaborating with coordinators, managers, the director, the public, elected officials and representatives of external agencies towards consensual solutions and outputs
• Exercise sound judgement
• Set and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Innovative, goal and results-oriented approach to process change and problem-solving
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa Public Health is responsible for providing public health programs and services that contribute to the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the residents of Ottawa, in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, protocols and guidelines and other related public health legislation. In partnership with the people and communities of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health improves and advocates for health and well-being through prevention, promotion and protection. 

You are responsible for: coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of strategic plans; leading or undertaking high risk, complex strategic projects; and providing project management services including defining project scope, preparing project documentation, and leading an assigned project team. 

You also lead or undertake corporate programs and initiatives on behalf of Ottawa Public Health, representing the branch/service area and department, and consult with the MOH and senior leadership team to establish strategic management objectives and outcomes consistent with the departmental and corporate vision.  In addition, you support the department’s stakeholder and relationship management strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible and practical experience in strategic planning, and the development, implementation and evaluation of complex and strategic projects, and programs at a corporate or departmental level.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Possess general knowledge of the Corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and legislation related to the department
• Project management methodologies and practices
• Business process principles, practices and methodologies 
• Business case analysis
• Policy and program analysis, development, implementation and evaluation
• Research, trend analysis, risk assessment
• Strategic and communications plans development
• Performance management, measurement methods, tools and techniques
• Strategic planning and policy development concepts, theories, principles and methodologies
• Legislation, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines relevant to the work
• Corporate policies, guidelines and practices
• Departmental business requirements as well as understanding of the programs/services and operations of other departments, and the inter-relationships between them and own work area
• Working within a complex, political environment
• Corporate computer systems and applications
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work on a wide range of projects of a highly complex and diverse nature
• Develop and deliver presentations to various levels of management and community partners
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Build internal/external business relationships to enhance knowledge, innovation and continuous improvement
• Perform effectively in a multi-disciplined environment requiring a high degree of motivation and initiative
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact cooperatively, effectively and efficiently with staff and the public as required
• Work effectively in a team environment to achieve corporate, departmental and branch goals
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and discretion, and maintains strict confidentiality
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, set schedules, meet deadlines, handle multiple projects/activities and competing demands, and deliver results in a changing work environment
• Display political awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and credibility
• Innovative, goal and results-oriented 
• Flexible and adaptable  
• Customer service oriented 
• Exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy

JOB SUMMARY

The Health and Safety unit delivers a comprehensive health and safety program for the Public Works department by conducting safety inspections, audits and investigations, assessing and mitigating departmental health and safety risks/hazards, implementing management strategies including monitoring and promoting compliance to legislated and corporate requirements, developing or enhancing health and safety programs, and delivering health and safety training to staff.  

You are responsible for providing an overall coordination function for all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) related programs, services, and initiatives within the department.  You support management and staff by providing advice and guidance, developing programs and procedures, coordinating special projects, conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance through inspections and audits, conducting incident investigations, and making recommendations for improvement. 

You also liaise with Health and Safety in Human Resources Services and the operating branches within the Public Works department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree in Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field, with coursework related to OH&S administration

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible OH&S experience working in a large unionized industrial organization, implementing initiatives, performing project management, and/or conducting research and analysis

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
• Workplace Safety Insurance Act and applicable regulations 
• Applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation related to OH&S
• Key safety issues involved in operating an industrial operation
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of OH&S work procedures and practices
• Hazard Recognition, assessment and control
• Inspection and audit planning and procedures
• Incident investigation methodology
• Risk assessment methodology
• Research methods, data collection and interpretation
• Planning and performance measurement
• Policy and procedure development and documentation practices 
• Project management principles and techniques
• Training and development approaches and evaluation methodology
• Strategic and operational planning
• Human resources practices and principles, collective agreements
• Computer applications relating to the work, including MS Office Suite, SAP, PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to interpret and apply legislation
• Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction
• Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff and as part of a team  
• Able to plan, initiate, organize, and prioritize work, and to balance the stress of multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures, while maintaining a keen sense of quality and deadlines
• Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement, and manage projects to completion
• Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, identify and compare a range of options, and make recommendations
• Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions where precedent is not usually available
• Able to communicate complex information and influence and convince others to adopt courses of actions they might not otherwise wish to take
• Able to initiate and facilitate change
• Able to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive issues
• Able to conduct interviews and obtain relevant information
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to direct, advise and guide
• Able to negotiate and persuade others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus 
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills; able to write reports and deliver presentations; able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
• Possess strong existing computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications and SAP
• Able to think analytically, and focus on accuracy and detail
• Able to demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Patient, flexible and adaptable
• Able to display tact and diplomacy
• Innovative, creative, and resourceful
• Customer service oriented