Job Description

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and Field Support Bureau are seeking a qualified individual to lead and manage the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of province-wide aviation services.
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.

About the OPP:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America\'s largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. The OPP is divided into 5 Regions and the Highway Safety Division responsible for the oversight of 154 detachment and satellite locations and over 20,000 km of patrolled highways.

We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

We are committed to demonstrating inclusive behaviors and a difference-making mindset adhering to the OPP values, which promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

About Us:

Aviation Services is mandated to provide efficient aviation-based support, through a commitment to excellence and efficiency in the delivery of law enforcement services, throughout the province of Ontario.

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?

To lead and manage a team of technical specialists including OPP fixed wing and helicopter pilots both uniform and civilian.

To provide flight coordination services ranging from personnel transport, tactical surveillance, search and rescue and aerial reconnaissance, that meet flying requirements of a range of ministry/government programs.

To monitor government aviation activity, including tracking of all non-scheduled Ontario government air transportation.

To manage the ministry aviation safety program, promote aviation safety, and to develop and implement policy, procedures and safety assurance standards for aircraft and commercial charters used by the government.

To provide advice to senior management regarding the safe and cost effective delivery of quality aviation services, and to support Ministry customer service, cross ministry integration initiatives and partnering.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Ability to hold the position of Operations Manager as stipulated in CAR 604, 702, 703 and be subject to the approval of Transport Canada.

Leadership and Guidance skills:

• You have demonstrated experience developing, building and leading organizational capacity through positive and values-based leadership, inclusive and engaged teams and partnerships.
• You have proven ability to determine human resources and organizational needs for optimal performance and delivery of results
• You have demonstrated experience supporting talent management and succession planning, mentoring employees, and setting goals and performance standards.

Aviation Industry Expertise:

• You have knowledge of Federal air regulations including the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Commercial Air Services Standards Canada Air Pilot, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
• You have demonstrated experience in aviation safety and specialized occupational health and safety situations, including search and rescue, health and safety, disaster planning and enforcement.
• You have knowledge of enforcement principles, techniques, legislation, policies and procedures.
• You can ensure the effective delivery of information and intelligence to field officers in line with partnership agreements.

Analytical Thinking:

• You can assess needs and operational requirements to oversee the tracking of all non-scheduled provincial government air transportation.
• You can identify problems and issues impacting the effectiveness and efficiency of flight coordination and aviation safety.
• You can develop proposals for operational improvement.

Procurement and Contract Management:

• You can interpret and apply procurement policies and directives to plan and manage fiscal and material resources.
• You have demonstrated experience reviewing and approving budgets, managing facilities, assets, and contract service providers.
• You can lead long range fiscal planning, providing regular financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial protocols, audit principles, directives and guidelines.

Planning and Coordinating skills:

• You can lead multiple deliverables with external and internal stakeholders.
• You can oversee diverse and complex coordination operations and services involving many thousands of flight requests and enforcement calls each year.

Interpersonal and Communication skills:

• You can provide advice and support (oral and written) to senior management on program-related matters.
• You have proven ability to work closely with emergency response agencies to prepare response plans, participate in training exercises and coordinate search and rescue operations.
• You can communicate technical subject matter to non-technical experts to gain support from organizational leaders and partners.

Additional Information:

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don\'t meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Open to all qualified candidates.

If you are a Canadian Armed Forces veteran who has been honorably discharged or if you retired from active service, please identify this in your cover letter or resume when applying. This does not apply to veterans who are currently Ontario Public Service employees (i.e. Ministry and Commission public body employees). If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to bring an original copy of your proof of status (Veteran\'s ID card or Certificate of Service)

Application Instructions:

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 18-Dec-2023. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 23-374 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Superintendent Daniel Alakas - 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 6L2.

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 English Permanent, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region

Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan




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Posted on:
Monday, November 27, 2023

Note:

• T-SL-208579/23