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FAR NORTH POLICY MANAGER
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Far North Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
PRP21 - Resources Planning & Mgt PM-21
Salary:
$80,592.00 - $105,075.00 Per Year
Are you looking to take your exceptional leadership skills to the next level? If so, consider joining the Ministry of Natural Resources' Far North management team.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this exiting opportunity, you will:
• direct and guide the development of policy and guidelines with respect to Ontario's Far North land use planning
• coordinate policy development activities with the federal government, other provinces, ministries and Aboriginal communities
• contribute to the branch's business plans, strategies and policies
• lead communication planning and issue management
• monitor, review and evaluate performance measures and outcomes
• prepare and present reports and briefings
Upon determination of successful candidate a satellite office is available at the following location:
435 James Street South
Suite B001
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S8
Please indicate your preferred location when applying (Toronto or Thunder Bay). Please note that you will be required to travel frequently within the province.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
Technical Knowledge and Experience
• You have knowledge and experience with natural resources programs, policy and planning systems
• You have knowledge of First Nation's culture and tradition, including understanding of Aboriginal communities' stake in the Far North
• You have understanding of strategic directions, objectives, priorities and legislation with respect to Ontario's Far North and ability to acquire and apply related programs, policies and planning systems
Leadership and Management Skills
• You can provide leadership, supervision, guidance and direction to staff including performance management and development
Relationship Management, Consultation and Negotiation Skills
• You have the ability to engage, maintain and develop effective working relationship with staff and stakeholders
• You can resolve resource planning and management issues and problems
Analytical, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills
• You can identify, analyze and resolve issues
• You have the ability to initiate and develop new approaches to problem areas
Communication and Presentation Skills
• With your verbal and written communication and presentation skills you can identify issues, make recommendations, provide rationale and lead meetings
Project Management Skills
• You can plan, assist and monitor work plans
• You can integrate and coordinate project, policy and service delivery
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 99 Wellesley St. W. Room 5540, Toronto, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Monday, August 29, 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 Tuesday, September 13, 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.
