Apply by: Monday, August 10, :59 pm EDTShape the future of workplace prevention in OntarioThis opportunity to lead one of Ontario's most visible and impactful public mandates, advancing a contemporary, integrated and prevention-focused systems that helps protect workers, strengthen employers, and improve outcomes across the province.As the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)/Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), you will lead the transformation of Ontario's prevention system at a pivotal moment. You will bring together policy, funding, research, training and delivery partners into a more connected, evidence-informed and outcome-driven model that improves workplace health and safety across Ontario.You will work across government, industry, labour and system partners to modernize approaches, strengthen accountability, influence culture, and deliver measurable impact for Ontarians.A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.About the jobIn addition to leading the Prevention Division of the Ministry as an Assistant Deputy Minister, the successful candidate will be considered for a ministerial appointment as Ontario's Chief Prevention Officer under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Chief Prevention Officer provides independent statutory leadership for Ontario's workplace health and safety prevention system and works across government, employers, labour, health and safety organizations, and other partners to advance prevention priorities and improve workplace outcomes across the province.Reporting to the Deputy Minister, you will:provide executive leadership to Ontario's occupational health and safety prevention mandate, and oversee the advancement of an integrated provincial prevention systemlead modernization and transformation across prevention policy, funding, training, research and service delivery functionsestablish a coherent, connected approach across internal ministry partners and external prevention organizations to improve outcomes and system performanceadvise the Minister and senior government leaders on complex, high-profile and sensitive prevention prioritiesstrengthen governance, accountability and decision-making across a broad and diverse stakeholder environmentlead organizational renewal by rebuilding culture,



strengthening leadership capability and enabling high-performing teamschampion evidence-informed approaches to prevention and continuous improvement across the provincial ecosystemadvance the provincial prevention strategy, establishing prevention standards and providing strategic advice to government on workplace injury and illness prevention, subject to ministerial appointment as Chief Prevention OfficerWhat you bring to the teamYou are an accomplished executive leader with demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation, building healthy organizational cultures, and delivering results through people in complex public or broader public sector environments. You bring experience:leading diverse, high-performing organizations through sustained change, ambiguity and renewalrebuilding trust, strengthening accountability and creating environments where leaders and teams thriveestablishing clear direction and driving execution across multiple interconnected business linesleading through complexity with confidence, sound judgement and timely decision-makingnavigating complex people, labour relations and organizational challenges while maintaining engagement and performancefostering inclusive, values-based leadership that advances belonging, excellence and public service outcomesStakeholder Relationship Management and Political AcuityYou are a sophisticated relationship builder who can navigate competing interests and create alignment in highly visible environments. You have a proven track record in:building trusted relationships across government, agencies, regulated sectors, labour, industry and community partnersinfluencing executive decision-making and advancing outcomes in politically sensitive and high-profile environmentstranslating complex issues into practical advice and clear action for ministers, executives and stakeholdersoperating effectively where governance, accountability and delivery intersectbuilding coalitions across diverse stakeholder groups to advance shared priorities and long-term system outcomesbalancing strategic ambition with operational realities while maintaining public commitmentsPrevention System Leadership and Enterprise Risk PreventionYou understand that prevention is not a program — it is a system. You combine leadership capability and experience in:designing and leading prevention, risk mitigation or upstream intervention strategies at enterprise,



sector or jurisdictional scaleadvancing integrated approaches that move organizations from reactive response to proactive prevention and measurable outcomesusing evidence, performance data and research to influence strategy, investment and system improvementaligning policy, funding, delivery and accountability mechanisms to achieve sustainable impactmodernizing complex systems and strengthening governance to improve prevention outcomes across multiple delivery partnersleading initiatives that anticipate emerging risks and build long-term resilience for organizations, sectors or populationsDon't meet every qualification?If you're excited to work for the Ontario Public Service but don't think you meet all the criteria, please still consider applying. We recognize 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 accessibilityWe 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 All information discussed related to accommodation will be kept confidential.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offerThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:a career that can grow across ministries and job functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsmany employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groupsOur comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:100% employer-paid group health, dental, life and disability benefitsa $750-per-year health and wellness spending

📌 Chief Prevention Officer/ Assistant Deputy Minister (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
📍 Toronto