Why Choose the OPS?

Amazing Career Opportunities

One employer, a world of opportunities. Today’s Ontario Public Service (OPS) opens the door to a vast range of career opportunities. No matter what your area of interest or field of study, the OPS is almost certain to have a career to suit your goals. Where else could you explore a variety of jobs and careers, while remaining with one employer? The OPS' unparalleled size and commitment to the continual development of its employees offers you the chance to do just that. From criminal justice to high finance, provincial tourism to health care policy, the OPS has it all.

Make a Difference!

The Ontario Public Service mission is to serve the public interest and uphold the public’s trust. Be part of a new generation of public service professionals and make a difference to Ontarians. Every day, 12 million people reap the benefits of our work in the public service. There is no other organization that has a bigger impact on the lives of the people of Ontario.

A Culture of Innovation

Today's OPS is a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization involved in new business trends with a variety of public and private sector partners. From e-business initiatives to new ideas in public program delivery strategies, the OPS is contributing in many key business sectors.

No Limit to Learning

The OPS is a learning organization that has developed a dynamic corporate curriculum of courses and programs for staff at all levels, to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. The OPS also offers resources for self-assessment, skill development and career management. Leaders and managers play a key role in supporting employees’ learning and career management by providing guidance, feedback, coaching and mentoring.

Competitive Compensation

The OPS is committed to valuing employee efforts. Insured benefits, employee recognition programs, vacation policies, self-funded leaves, and other benefits are just some of the programs you would be entitled to if you become a permanent OPS employee.