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Apply By: Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Program Lead

Job ID:

238295

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Division:

Children and Community Supports Division

City:

London

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (11 months with possibility of extension)

Job code:

6A008 - ProgPlanEval06

Salary:

$84,478.00 - $124,487.00 Per year

Are you an experienced leader in performance measurement with a solid understanding of measurement design, data visualization, project and data management, and reporting (including dynamic, prescriptive, and predictive options)? If so, consider this exciting new opportunity with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

The Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) provides trauma-informed, highly specialized assessment, treatment, and targeted intervention services for children and youth across the province with complex combinations of special needs, including developmental disabilities, autism and severe behavioural, emotional and mental health challenges. These services include Assessment, Consultation, Treatment, Research and Education.

CPRI is searching for a talented Program Lead to provide leadership, planning, design, and change management expertise to develop and conduct relevant, meaningful, and accessible performance measurement. If you are ready to contribute your skills to improving the lives of Ontarians, we would love to hear from you!

About the job

You will:

• Lead project management process to deliver on business/ service improvement projects and initiatives

implementation.

• Help provide leadership with project teams to conduct business/service reviews
• Prepare budget recommendations, monitor approved budgets, and develop performance requirements related to budgets.
• Prepare a variety of project related reports, briefings, proposals, and recommendations for senior managers.
• Provide expertise, briefings and consultative advice to senior management and/or clients.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of ministry business/service improvement services
• Lead the development and coordinate delivery of communications specific to business/service improvement projects/initiatives.
• Establish networks to maintain connections with clients/stakeholders, key business partners, and decision makers in order to obtain commitment and support for projects/initiatives.

What you bring to the team

Business/Service Improvement, Financial Management and Research skills

You have:

• knowledge in business/service process improvement and process re-engineering methodologies; development and monitoring of performance measures, bench marking, risk management, as well as continuous improvement theories and best practices.
• an understanding of governmental mandates, programs, policies and practices in the areas of finance, administration, research, education and policy development, information technology, and reengineering to develop/deliver business/service solutions
• knowledge of procurement principles and contract management practices to deal with vendors.
• financial planning and management skills to develop, monitor and control budgets related to business improvement projects/initiatives.
• research and quantitative/qualitative analytical skills to gather and analyze information to develop options/recommendations that support business/service improvement solutions.

Project and Change Management skills

You have:

• knowledge of project management methodologies to coordinate and lead multiple large concurrent projects and program development initiatives, resolve conflicts.
• change management skills to provide guidance and support to operational and support areas.

Communication, Facilitation and Relationship Management skills:

You can use:

• oral and written communication skills to prepare presentations and materials including briefing notes, ministerial correspondence and policy reports.
• facilitation and negotiation skills to lead consultations with clients/stakeholders.
• relationship management and partnership building skills to work cooperatively with clients/stakeholders/partners.

Analytical and Problem Solving skills

You can:

• lead assessments and research to identify key elements to drive business/service improvement.
• assess and revise/develop business/service analysis tools, methods, processes and practices.
• your ability to comprehend difficult/complex issues and develop recommendations/options to provide business/service improvement solutions.
• business intelligence tools to perform data analysis and present information to support decision-making and reporting.

Computer skills

• You possess office computer software including word processing, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio spreadsheets and database packages, to assess data, conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations.

Don't meet every qualification?

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

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:

Apply by:

Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 11 months, 600 Sanatorium Rd, London, West Region, Broad Record Check

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

• 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 matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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