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Senior Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
Division:
Aboriginal Relationships Unit
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary contract/assignment for up to 12 months
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$69,680.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
A rewarding career exists with the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs that provides you the opportunity to support Aboriginal issues and relationships that are based on mutual respect, dignity and meaningful participation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• lead the policy development process and perform complex and sensitive policy analysis
• develop and review functions in support of Aboriginal and partner engagement
• provide advice, guidance and tools to assigned Aboriginal relationships and related processes
• analyze and assess issues raised by ministries
How do I qualify?
Knowledge of the Aboriginal community:
• You have extensive knowledge and understanding of the factors and issues impacting and influencing Aboriginal policy development: the Crown's legal duty to consult, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, inter-governmental relations.
• You have knowledge of the policies, legislation, trends and issues affecting Aboriginal peoples of Ontario.
• You have an understanding of the concepts, barriers and principles for engaging, consulting and building relationships with Aboriginal partners, communities and organizations.
Knowledge of policy development:
• You can lead policy initiatives through the policy development and approvals process.
• You understand the concepts, barriers and principles for engaging and consulting with other government stakeholders (e.g. municipalities and related proponents).
• You have research and analytical skills to assess and address issues affecting Aboriginal people.
• You are able to provide advice and develop recommendations to Aboriginal issues.
Communication and relationship management skills:
• You have written communication and computer skills to prepare a variety of correspondence (e.g. reports, presentations, etc.).
• You have oral communication skills and political acuity to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide briefings to senior management.
• You have relationship management skills to build effective relationships with colleagues, other government stakeholder and Aboriginal organizations and representatives.
Project leadership skills:
• You have project leadership skills to plan, coordinate project activities and guide project team members.
• You have knowledge of project management theories and tools.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 24, 2014 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.
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