STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR

Are you interested in taking on a leadership role in a program that will help to promote and develop the wise stewardship of private and public lands and natural resources?

If so, consider this opportunity where you will work within a diverse resource agency and land ownership environment.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• use your excellent interpersonal skills to develop, foster and facilitate partnerships with various landowners, interest groups and agencies;
• advance and promote resource management and stewardship on private and Crown lands;
• display strong leadership skills as you plan, coordinate, and promote stewardship initiatives.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Mandatory:
• You must have a valid driver's licence class 'G' or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to attend meetings and carry out field trips.

Interpersonal skills:
• You have superior negotiation, diplomacy, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• You possess the demonstrated ability to develop relationships and deal with a broad range of people and audiences.
• You can exhibit the ability to create and maintain partnerships and act as agency liaison with the Stewardship Council.

Planning and problem-solving skills:
• You display a high level of organizational skills and ability to plan and manage projects.
• You possess strong creativity, analytical and independent decision making skills.
• You can demonstrate the ability to develop, revise and evaluate approaches to land stewardship and resolve conflicting concerns.

Technical knowledge and skills:
• You can demonstrate knowledge of resource management principles and concepts and municipal and conservation authority organizations.
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply provincial legislation and regulations.
• You have proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, internet and electronic mail software and are able to utilize these applications to prepare reports, and presentations.

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, November 17, 2011 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.