Are you looking for an opportunity to promote environmental protection, and conservation and engage with multiple stakeholders? If so, why not consider a career with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
• promote environmental protection, pollution prevention and conservation
• provide legislative and policy advice and recommendations to various stakeholders
• identify environmental issues and conflicts and develop and integrate solutions
• review official plans, plans of subdivisions, amendments, as well as provide pre-submission consultation
• identify, develop and implement outreach and training to promote sound land use management and environmental assessments
• coordinate reviews of environmental assessments by internal teams in areas of air, water and land
• evaluate applications and projects for approval under the class environmental assessment (EA) requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act
• prepare minister's correspondence, briefing notes and other documents
What you bring to the team
Technical knowledge:
You have:
• proven ability to apply and interpret related theories and practices of land use planning, and environmental assessment processes
• ability to apply and interpret relevant environmental legislation and guidelines (e.g. Environmental Assessment Act, D-series guidelines, Building Code Act, Regulation 350/06 or 332/12, Ontario Water Resources Act, Safe Drinking Water Act)
• demonstrated ability to apply the practices of environmental science including ecosystem and media specific natural environmental management components
Analytical and problem-solving sklls:
You have:
• analytical, research, and planning skills to assess and identify environmental issues, conflicts and implement solutions
• negotiation skills to resolve conflicting opinions, and provide recommendations (e.g. articles of settlement at hearings)
Communication and interpersonal skills:
You have communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to prepare and present assessments/recommendations and present Ministry positions on environmental resource management
Project management skills:
You have:
• project management and organizational skills to plan/coordinate the review of numerous submissions to ensure legislated timelines are met and work is completed in accordance with established regional priorities
• ability to work independently and in a team
Computer skills:
• You have proficiency of computer software applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, database, and Excel)
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: