Apply By: Monday, April 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Divisional Program Specialist

Job ID:
242208
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division
City:
Kingston, London, Sarnia, Scarborough, St Catharines, Thunder Bay
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months, with possibility of extension
Job code:
61509 - Environmental Officer 5
Salary:
$1,711.73 - $2,090.25 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you an innovator who is looking for ways to continuously improve and enhance program delivery? Are you intrigued about using data to drive analytics on enforcement outcomes? Consider this challenging opportunity at the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks where you will be required to apply your skill set in support of effective program management in the Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Branch. Enforcement Program Services is looking to expand its team to meet the demand for its leadership in strategic and analytical capacity. This team does a lot of innovative things and is constantly moving to do more and communicates about EIEB with a strong voice.

About the job

In this role, you will:
• Participate in the design, development, improvement and implementation of new and evolving regulatory compliance programs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identify operational trends, issues or gaps in program delivery and develop recommendations and outreach programs to external clients
• Provide advice and guidance to project teams, analyze risk, develop performance indicators and prepare reports summarizing program performance
• Provide environmental programs knowledge to assist in effective delivery of enforcement programs.
• Represent the Division and Branch on various committees and initiatives

NOTE: The location of the vacancy is at 305 Milner Avenue, Toronto. However, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work out of one of the following MECP Offices (location will be based on the successful candidate's current home or work address and operational needs):

• 435 James Street S, Thunder Bay
• 1259 Gardiners Road, Kingston
• 301 St Paul Street, St. Catharines
• 733 Exeter Road, London
• 1094 London Road, Sarnia

What you bring to the team


Mandatory requirements

• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Ontario driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Project Management Skills:

• You have knowledge of project management methods and techniques, operational planning and program delivery methods and practices
• You have knowledge of methodologies (e.g., logic model, risk analysis) to inform the development of performance indicators and priorities for program improvements

Communication Skills:

• You have excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders with tact and diplomacy
• You are able to communicate technical information and you have knowledge of training techniques and methods to provide outreach to a diverse audience
• You have proven written communication skills to prepare a variety of documentation, presentations, reports and graphics as required

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of and are able to interpret federal and provincial environmental legislation such asEnvironmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Nutrient Management Act, Clean Water Act, Pesticides Act, Environmental Assessment Act
• You have knowledge of environmental management theories, policies, , practices and techniques, procedures and standards as they apply to air, land and water issues

Negotiation & Consensus Building Skills:

• You are able to negotiate solutions among multiple stakeholders
• You have conflict resolution skills in cases of competing priorities and when faced with contentious issues

Analytical and Evaluative Skills:

• You have demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and evaluative skills to provide guidance and advice to clients
• Coordinating, compiling and analyzing data and preparing reports that evaluate the effectiveness and performance of existing and new programs within designated time frames.
• You have solid background using various computer software packages (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, BI Analytics etc.) to compile, organize and analyze data
• You are able to work with innovative information management platforms to share information with internal and external audiences

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.

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Additional information:

Apply by:
Monday, April 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 733 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, Toronto Region or 1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, East Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 1094 London Rd, Sarnia, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Note:

  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
  • T-ET-242208/26


How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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