Ministry of the Attorney General

Project Coordinator and Liaison

• one temporary (up to 12 months)

Are you interested in working in an environment where there is a commitment to being the OPS leader in innovation and service excellence? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of the Attorney General as a Project Coordinator. Contribute your policy development and project management expertise to the Ministry's efforts in building a more efficient, effective and accessible justice system.

In this role, you will:

• · lead projects, provide strategic policy and program development and review new projects to support the Aboriginal Justice Branch
• · provide research, project planning, coordination, delivery and evaluations of justice initiatives
• · provide strategic advice, interpretation and recommendations to management and senior officials

Location: 720 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario

What we are looking for: 

Technical Skills:

• · you have knowledge of the criminal justice system
• · you have knowledge of the roles of key justice providers and justice concepts of alternative judicial measures and restorative justice
• · you have knowledge of the Aboriginal people, communities, organizations, Provincial Territorial Organizations, governance models, structures, cultural beliefs and practices
• · you have the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of legislation, policies, programs and services concerning victims and offenders in the criminal justice system

Project Management and Policy Development Skills:

• · you have knowledge of project management planning, methodologies, processes, resources, evaluation and techniques
• · you have knowledge of policy and program development and can change processes to prioritize, plan and review projects

Problem-Solving, Process Planning and Organizational Skills:

• · you can manage an assigned portfolio of projects, develop options and practical solutions and coordinate initiatives with multiple deliverables and competing deadlines

Communication Skills:

• · you can produce strategic, clear and concise briefing notes, reports and communication materials and make presentations for educational sessions
• · you can consult and facilitate relationships to build partnerships with Aboriginal communities and resolve sensitive issues

Research, Analytical and Evaluation Skills:

• · you can review and identify relevant criminal justice system issues, policies, services and initiatives

Salary range:  $69,279.00 - $88,440.00 per annum

Please apply online, by May 19, 2011, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 35889 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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