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SENIOR COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Policy Division/Forests Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
13997 - Forester 4
Salary:
$1,432.76 - $1,839.67 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you an open and effective communicator with strong leadership skills? Are you a proven collaborator and have a high analytical competence, and are interested in playing a key role in Ontario's forest compliance operations program?
If so, this opportunity is for you!
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide business leadership for maintenance and administration of province-wide forest compliance operations information systems
• lead the provincial program for compliance training and certification
• provide strategic advice on legislation, policy, program and operational initiatives related to forest compliance
• assist in the operational coordination of the forest compliance program
• prepare reports and make recommendations for improvements
• provide analysis of compliance findings from independent forest audit reports
• respond to compliance information requests from forest industry clients, legal community and stakeholder groups
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
Technical knowledge:
• You have a thorough knowledge of theory, principles and practices of forest resource management.
• You have sound knowledge of forest management monitoring, evaluation and reporting programs.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of all aspects of the forest compliance program.
• You have ability to interpret and apply related legislation, regulation, policies, procedures and programs applicable to forestry.
People skills:
• You have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and are able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners.
• You have effective presentation and communication skills and are able to provide advice and present recommendations.
• You have proven group leadership skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills:
• You have proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• You have the ability to review and analyze data, and evaluate information to confirm adherence to legislation and policies.
General skills:
• You have strong project management, organizational and coordinating skills.
• You have the ability to set priorities, perform a variety of assignments and work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• You have a sound knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and forest operations compliance information systems.
Mandatory requirements:
• You have a valid driver's licence and ability to travel to conduct certification sessions and field investigations.
• You have a valid Forest Operations Compliance Inspection Certificate or ability to obtain.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Thursday, March 31, 2011
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 14, 2011 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
