Bring your enthusiasm and experience to our team of professionals where you will be involved in coordinating the review of Section 16 Order and elevation requests under the Environmental Assessment Act to ensure legislative responsibilities and environmental goals are achieved.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• lead and coordinate the technical review and evaluation of section 16 order and elevation requests under the Environmental Assessment Act
• identify and resolve issues within tight timelines
• prepare decision packages and make recommendations for Ministerial decisions
• support continuous improvement initiatives
What you bring to the team
Environmental Knowledge
• You have experience applying the theories, principles and practices of environmental assessment and environmental sciences
• You can accurately interpret and apply environmental legislation (e.g. Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act)
• You have knowledge of current environmental trends and issues
Communication Skills
• You can present technical information in a clear manner.
• You know how to prepare a wide range of written documents that are clear and concise.
• You have experience liaising with a variety of individuals including developers, consultants and the public.
Organizational and Computer Skills
• You are highly organized and can plan effectively to ensure complex projects and activities are managed successfully.
• You can complete priorities within tight timeframes.
• You know how to use computers and related software such as word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
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!
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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
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