Job Description

The Ministry of the Attorney General is seeking a versatile and well-rounded professional to join the Crown Law Office - Civil (CLOC) as Assistant Manager, Business Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to coordinate and manage administrative services including human resources and facilities management.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a supportive, performance-driven and highly engaged team, consider joining us!

About us:
Crown Law Office - Civil (CLOC) is responsible for providing litigation and advisory services to various government bodies. CLOC has almost 100 counsel and opens on average 1,300 new files a year. The members of the advisory services group act as solicitors for the ministry of the Attorney General and also provide legal advice to other ministries and agencies on a broad spectrum of legal issues with government-wide significance. Counsel in the litigation services group provide legal representation of the Crown, its ministries, agencies, boards and commissions in a wide variety of matters involving issues of public importance in all levels of courts.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines what it means to be a leader:

• We are responsible for being leaders that demonstrate authenticity, accountability and courage.
• We are innovative by embracing positive disruption, having a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
• We are collaborative by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership to legal secretaries, receptionists and office services staff
• Provide human resources administrative support for the branch
• Coordinate various administrative activities
• Respond to various queries relating to human resources and administrative issues, and facilities management requests

How do I qualify?

Leadership Skills:

• You have been successful in promoting equitable practices that value employee engagement, diversity and inclusion
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment
• You have the ability to work with senior executives and colleagues across the ministry and provide guidance and support to divisional management on operational priorities and strategic directions of the division
• You demonstrate the ability to interpret Collective Agreements, policies and procedures to coordinate and oversee the administration and human resource activities and to coordinate staff accommodation needs

Communication, Organizational and Analytical Skills:

You have:

• Oral communication skills to liaise with ongoing contacts and to provide advice to staff
• Written communication skills to develop internal administrative procedures and prepare/edit a wide range of reports and other communication materials
• Organizational skills to prioritize administrative work
• Analytical and problem solving skills to identify, analyze and resolve issues

Computer Skills:

You have:

• Proficiency with computer applications (example: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet)
• Experience with electronic financial reporting systems to search and extract financial reporting

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan


Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule:
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Category:
Management and General


Posted on:
Friday, August 12, 2022

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-AG-185498/22