Apply by: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST
From strategy to implementation. From ideas to impact.
The Ministry of Education is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, Delivery Planning and Implementation Support. This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape how the ministry translates priorities into action by ensuring effective delivery planning, implementation, evaluation and results/performance management for complex, high-profile initiatives. Working at the intersection of policy, strategy and execution, you will lead a branch responsible for helping transform new ideas into practical actions and measurable outcomes while providing the evidence, insights and accountability frameworks needed to support continuous improvement. As a trusted partner to senior leaders across the ministry, you will play a pivotal role in advancing government priorities and driving meaningful change across Ontario's education system.
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 job
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning Division, you will:
- lead a team responsible for delivery planning, implementation support, evaluation and results/performance management for key ministry priorities and initiatives
- work across the ministry to translate policy decisions into practical implementation plans, measurable outcomes and sustainable change
- provide strategic advice to executives on implementation risks, delivery performance, evaluation findings and opportunities for course correction
- establish evidence-based approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of education initiatives and inform continuous improvement and decision making
- build strong partnerships with ministry leaders, stakeholders and partners to support successful implementation of government priorities and delivery of measurable change
- champion collaboration, engagement, equity, inclusion, accessibility, excellence and employee well-being within the branch, division and ministry
What you bring to the team
Executive Leadership
You are seasoned people leader with expertise in:
- strategic and team leadership influencing people, promoting improved program development and delivery
- supporting learning, capacity building and innovation around common purpose, while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, equity and excellence
- demonstrating and building resiliency and flexibility while leading and motivating high-performing teams in a fast-paced, highly visible demanding environment
- guiding teams through change, complexity and evolving strategic priorities while promoting employee wellbeing and engagement
Relationship Management and Political Acuity
You are an effective communicator, and consensus builder with proven abilities in:
- fostering collaborative internal and external relationships to promote a seamless integration of program design and service delivery
- demonstrating executive presence, influence and political acuity while delivering strategic and confidential advice to senior leaders, and when collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to advance shared priorities and manage complex issues
- managing complex, politically sensitive issues within the context of multiple interests, with high public profile and scrutiny
Job Knowledge
You are an influential program leader with proven abilities in:
- program implementation, including designing and executing logic models, theories of change and delivery plans that translate policy decisions into measurable outcomes
- program evaluation methods, strategies and frameworks to assess effectiveness, generate evidence and support continuous improvement
- results and performance measurement and management, including the development of indicators, outcomes, reporting frameworks and accountability mechanisms
- using data, evidence and analytical insights to assess results, identify risks and inform strategic course corrections
Don'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 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 ExecutiveAccommodations@ontario.ca. 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 initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
