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Apply By: Monday, February 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Corporate Program Advisor

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Job ID:

239163

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Division:

Business Management Division/ Human Resources Strategies Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of an extension

Job code:

I0807B - Policy and Analysis31

Salary:

$78,327.00 - $112,863.00 Per year

Join Our Team as a Corporate Program Advisor

Do you have expertise and a passion for emergency management planning, and organizational health and safety? In this role, you could be the lead person who provides expert advice on emergency management, physical security, contingency planning including continuity of operations, and support for a healthy and safe work environments so all can thrive. You will play a key part in developing materials and coordinating communications and training initiatives that strengthen prevention, planning and learning on emergency preparedness across the organization.




Emergency Management work in Ontario is expanding to make the province a leader in emergency preparedness, and to keep people safe and protected by coordinating efforts to prepare for emergencies and respond to them, when they happen.

About our Branch

The

Human Resources Strategies Branch

provides integrated human resources strategies and solutions to optimize organizational effectiveness for both ministries, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA). The branch supports ministry change management activities and leads succession planning and talent management initiatives to build organizational and leadership capacity. It supports initiatives aimed at achieving a culture of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism as well as improving employee engagement and the employee experience. The branch is also the lead for the ministry's Emergency Management Program, which includes continuity of operations planning activities, physical security, labour disruption contingency planning, health and safety and first aid programs.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits Collegial and professional work culture Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

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In this role, you will:

Analyze emergency management and contingency planning programs; support risk and impact assessment to identify critical services, dependencies, and security vulnerabilities; recommend strategies to support preparedness, positive engagement and organizational readiness. Conduct research and evaluations on emergency plans, security strategies, and policy frameworks to inform decision-making. Provide expert advice to managers and partners on a range of emergency management topics and ensure consistent application of corporate policies. Prepare briefing materials, reports, and communications for senior leadership and stakeholders; monitor and respond to emerging issues. Develop and maintain contingency planning tools, databases, and training materials; coordinate training and deliver sessions across ministries. Assist with physical security measures such as access control (e.g., floor access, visitor management) and cyber security awareness related to system access and data protection. Lead cross-ministry projects with significant operational impact. Build partnerships and represent the branch on committees and task forces.

What you bring to the team

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Relationship management and communication skills:

You have the ability to:

exchange information and liaise with various contacts and stakeholders to promote programs and initiatives. prepare research reports, analyses, recommendations, and supporting documents such as briefing notes and correspondence. communicate findings and updates to various audiences to support consultations and decision-making. provide advice and consultation to partners on complex issues critical to program management and continuity of operations
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Leadership, policy and project management skills:

You have the ability to:

provide advice and technical guidance to project staff, management and internal partners. plan and coordinate cross sector projects with operational and organizational impacts. conduct policy analysis, design, and development to support projects and create strategic and operational policies.
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Research and analytical skills:

You have the ability to:

identify emerging trends, critical issues and opportunities. interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation use research and evaluation techniques such as environmental scanning, modeling, forecasting and cross impact analyses assess and analyze employee relations and emergency management issues and determine appropriate solutions
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Specialized knowledge:

You have the ability to demonstrate:

knowledge of emergency management principles, best practices, and emerging trends awareness of health and safety requirements and workplace disruption considerations familiarity with physical security concepts (e.g., access control, evacuation, hold & secure procedures) and basic cyber security practices (e.g., secure system access, phishing awareness) knowledge of human resources processes and emergency management planning

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Monday, February 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Note:

The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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