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PROGRAM ANALYST (AMENDED)
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment
Division:
Source Protection Programs Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
4 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job Code:
61509 - Environmental Officer 5
Salary:
$1,426.88 - $1,742.42 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
We need environmental specialists like you to support, coordinate and manage the review of complex source protection plans that are instrumental in ensuring that current and future sources of Ontario's drinking water are protected.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• establish, support, coordinate and manage the review of source protection plans from technical and legislative compliance perspectives
• prepare correspondence and related briefing materials regarding approval or rejection of plans by the Minister
• manage posting on Environment Bill of Rights (EBR)
• identify and manage issues and impacts
• provide program expertise, advice and interpretation to plan implementers including ministries and external stakeholders
• support hearing and appeals processes
• provide expert advice and interpretation of relevant legislation, regulations and policies
• identify opportunities for continuous improvement
How do I qualify?
Environmental Knowledge:
• You know the theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods of environmental studies, protection and management
• You can know environmental legislation (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Clean Water Act, Planning Act etc.), related regulations, policies, programs, procedures and practices.
• You know and understand the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) posting process.
Project Management, Program Coordination and Development Knowledge:
• You know the principles and practices of program development, evaluation, management and delivery
• You have program coordination and project management skills and experience
• You are highly organized in order to manage multiple work activities successfully
• You know the principles of risk analysis, assessment and management
Analytical, Problem Solving, Political Acuity and Judgment Skills:
• You can analyze and evaluate complex information
• You are excellent at problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• You can accurately interpret and apply knowledge of programs, policies and procedures
• You can apply political acuity and excellent judgment when making decisions
Communication and Computer Skills:
• You communicate complex information and concepts in a clear and concise manner to various audiences
• You can draft a variety of written documents and correspondence for external audiences as well as senior management and the Minister
• You work well with others and know how to build consensus and negotiate successfully
• You know how to operate a computer and use software packages (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, Internet).
• You know the general rules of evidence and court procedures
*Note: Amended closing date of job ad.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 4 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 40 St. Clair Ave. west, 14th Floor, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, December 2, 2013
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, December 17, 2013 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.
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.
