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Compliance Supervisor Jobs in Windsor, Ontario, Canada at Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
Title: Compliance Supervisor
Company: Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team dedicated to environmental compliance?
As a Supervisor in the Windsor District Office, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing innovative program delivery strategies that support our legislative responsibilities and corporate goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to coach and mentor staff, manage critical stakeholder relationships, and lead multidisciplinary project teams. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our programs meet the highest standards of effectiveness and accountability, making a tangible impact on environmental health.
Join us and become a key player in a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity, professional growth, and strategic innovation. You will have the chance to work closely with senior management, providing expert advice on program planning and risk management, while also developing and implementing training programs to build capacity within our team. If you are passionate about environmental issues and have a strong background in program management, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful change.
Apply now and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference!
About us
The Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division's regions, along with district and area offices, are the primary compliance delivery arm of the ministry, protecting the environment and human health in communities across Ontario. Our teams apply a risk-based approach and a range of compliance tools to improve environmental and human health outcomes, while working in partnership with the ministry's investigations and enforcement program, and with communities and key stakeholders to identify and address complex, environmental problems.
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
Create the Work Environment
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.
As the Supervisor, you will:
- Lead/supervise a team of staff undertaking complex environmental remedial projects, inspections, and spill responses.
- Develop area work plans, assign work to Environmental Officers, evaluate performance, and provide coaching, mentoring and guidance to staff.
- Provide expert advice to plan, implement, and evaluate resource management programs, ensuring government program commitments are met.
- Work towards achieving environmental compliance within a large geographic area.
- Create strong working relationships with internal and external partners, fostering stakeholder involvement, education, and awareness.
- Leads program and service delivery evaluation process to measure the effectiveness of programs, identify gaps and make recommendations for improvements.
- Make decisions regarding enforcement actions and provide expert testimony and evidence on environmental issues.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• A valid Ontario Driver's Licence (Class “G”).
Leadership Skills:
- You can lead and motivate a diverse team to provide services and achieve organizational goals in a climate of transformation while maintaining a positive work environment.
- You are an inclusive leader, and you incorporate the principles of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across all elements of your work.
- You can learn and apply human resources management practices and guidelines (e.g., collective agreements, performance management, recruitment) in a fair and transparent manner.
Technical Knowledge:
- You have knowledge of the application of Ministry legal instruments (e.g., Certificates of Approval, permits, field orders) to manage compliance.
- You know abatement technologies and practices to manage and address environmental problems.
- You understand the applied sciences (e.g., hydrogeology, biology, chemistry, phytotoxicology).You can accurately interpret and apply environmental legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Pesticides Act).
- You understand the processes related to legal proceedings and spill response procedures, including the role of other agencies responding to spill situations.
- You coordinate and manage the activities related to spills response and environmental emergencies.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
- You are a skilled communicator with the ability to present complex information in a clear and logical manner.
- You have demonstrated relationship building skills and an ability to develop consensus and manage stakeholder needs.
- You can foster strong working relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders including local businesses, Indigenous communities, organizations,and government agencies.
- You can engage in effective facilitation and negotiation activities.
Program Delivery, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
- You can assess the effectiveness of programs and service delivery to identify trends, gaps, impacts and issues, establish best practices, and provide evidence-based program improvement recommendations.
- You can apply your advanced analytical skills to support the senior management team in leading program reviews, delivering on new program commitments, and implementing new and innovative programs and technologies to support regulatory responsibilities.
- You can assess complaints related to public health and environmental concerns and respond accordingly, escalating more complex or contentious issues to the Senior Manager.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
