Lead People, Partnerships, and Environmental Compliance

As a Compliance Supervisor in Thunder Bay, you will lead a dedicated team that helps protect communities and the environment across Northern Ontario. Your leadership will shape the delivery of compliance programs, including responses to environmental incidents and issues affecting key sectors such as mining and forestry. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide direction, develop staff through coaching and mentorship, and help build a supportive and collaborative workplace where employees can grow and succeed.

By building relationships with partners and communities, you will help address environmental issues and support positive outcomes across the region.

If you are motivated by meaningful public impact and enjoy leading people through collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, this role offers an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, Together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

- Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
- A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
- A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
- Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that supports innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels protected, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.





Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

- Lead a team that supports environmental compliance, responds to environmental incidents, and helps address issues affecting communities across Northern Ontario.
- Set and manage work plans, priorities, and resources to ensure consistent and timely service delivery.
- Support employee development through coaching, mentorship, and performance management, helping staff build the skills and knowledge needed to deliver complex compliance work.
- Provide advice and recommendations to senior leadership on program delivery, operational priorities, emerging issues, and risk management.
- Build relationships with partners and communities to support compliance, address issues, and advance shared environmental objectives.
- Lead enforcement and program decisions that address non-compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support fair, consistent, and evidence-based outcomes.

Meet your Current Team The Compliance and Regional Technical Services Division's regional, district, and area offices are the primary compliance delivery arm of the ministry. Teams work to protect the environment and human health in communities across Ontario by applying a risk-based approach and a range of compliance tools to address environmental issues.

In this office, you will join a collaborative team that supports one another through complex and often high-profile files. The team brings a range of experience and perspectives and is committed to addressing challenging environmental issues and delivering coordinated, effective results.

This position reports to Cathy Debney, Kenora/Thunder Bay District Manager. With more than 20 years of experience in the Ontario Public Service, she has built extensive expertise in environmental compliance and protection. Cathy is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, commitment to staff development, and dedication to building strong relationships with partners and communities across Northern Ontario.

She is passionate about promoting the unique opportunities and quality of life that Northern Ontario offers and supports a healthy work-life balance for her team.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

- A valid Ontario Driver's Licence (Class “G”)

Leadership Skills

- Leadership Experience: Experience leading people and teams,



with accountability for results, employee development, and performance.
- Inclusive practices: Applies inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free practices when leading people, making decisions, and supporting team processes. Able to identify and address barriers to participation.
- HR practices: Knowledge of human resources policies and processes, with the ability to apply them in a fair and consistent manner.

Experience supporting employee performance, recruitment, workplace concerns, and staff development through coaching and feedback, or a strong willingness to learn and apply them.

Technical Expertise

- Compliance and regulatory experience: Experience applying compliance, regulatory, operational, or enforcement tools to address issues and support compliance outcomes. Ability to assess situations and determine appropriate approaches.
- Environmental knowledge: Knowledge of environmental issues, applied sciences, compliance programs, or related fields. Ability to assess information and explain findings in practical terms.
- Legislation and response: Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, or other governing frameworks. Ability to coordinate response activities during environmental incidents or other complex situations.

Program Delivery, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

- Program assessment: Experience reviewing program performance to identify trends, gaps, and issues. Ability to recommend improvements based on evidence.
- Analysis and advice: Ability to analyze information to support program reviews, operational priorities and new initiatives. Experience providing advice and recommendations that support planning and decision-making.
- Issue management: Experience assessing complaints related to public health and environmental concerns and determining appropriate courses of action. Ability to manage sensitive situations and escalate issues when needed.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

- Clear communication: Ability to prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and presentations that clearly explain analysis, options, and recommendations.
- Building relationships: Proven ability to build strong relationships across ministries and with external partners to gather input and support shared goals.
- Facilitating discussions and advice: Demonstrated ability to provide advice on complex or sensitive issues and support decision-making by presenting information clearly and in a structured way.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 16, 2026 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

📌 Compliance Supervisor (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
📍 Thunder Bay