Public Health, Strategic Program and Project Officer

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