Are you ready to make a difference by playing a significant role in environmental planning across northwestern Ontario? Are you a collaborative, innovative and strategic thinker with strong analytical and interpersonal skills? If so, consider this great opportunity in the role of Regional Planner.
About UsThe Land Use Planning and Strategic Issues Section is the lead for land use planning, issues management and communication functions within the Regional Operations Division, Northwest Region. Our Regional Planners work on an array of planning functions and scales across Northwestern Ontario and may be assigned to a specific sub-geography and/or function .
We are looking for a new team member who is keen to put their skills to work across a challenging portfolio of land use, resource management and project planning initiatives. Our team provides planning expertise to a wide range of ministry and external parties and initiatives. We work closely together as a team to support one another and bring diverse perspectives to the work we do.
If you have a passion for natural resource management and working with Indigenous communities and stakeholders, then consider bringing your expertise to this role.
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 may:
• lead the preparation of community based land use plans in collaboration with Indigenous communities in the Far North
• lead and coordinate planning teams' input and review of land use and resource management policy documents and projects to determine alignment with ministry objectives
• work collaboratively with program specialists, other divisions and ministries to provide interpretation, explanation and advice in the areas of land use, resource management and project planning
• lead engagement and consultation efforts including with adjacent First Nations, industry, stakeholders and the public
• deliver training to integrated project teams and staff across the region
• prepare analysis, briefing notes, Minister's letters for senior management and support issues management
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You can translate technical and specialized language, concepts, processes and information into terms and
messages easily understood by a variety of audiences.
• You can lead meetings and workshops related to land use planning.
• You can prepare technical reports and various other forms of correspondence.
Technical knowledge:
• You have experience with land and resource planning concepts and methodologies.
• You have knowledge of environmental assessment principles, processes and practices.
• You have knowledge of environmental standards, guidelines and legislation relevant to the broad scale land use planning program.
Leadership and project management skills:
• You are able to use tact, discretion and motivation to encourage open communication.
• You can implement and support a large volume of program and planning projects.
• You can work cooperatively within the work unit, across the ministry and with other ministries and partners
to achieve group and ministry goals.
Analytical and organization skills:
• You possess analytical and evaluative skills to assess, review and synthesize data, and to seek advice from experts/professionals on land use proposals and other regulatory approvals.
• You possess organizational skills to lead the planning of many concurrent projects, logistical tasks, scheduling, meeting arrangements, etc.
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: