Are you interested in coordinating the long-term strategic direction of the Provincial Growth & Yield Program in Ontario. If so, then look no further as this position is for you!
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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• 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:
• coordinate the implementation of the Provincial Growth & Yield Program, including development of long-term strategic direction, setting annual targets, negotiating funding and staff resources, directing information management activities, work planning and financial management
• work collaboratively with other sections in the branch and divisions within MNR to coordinate the development and implementation
• provide advice on implementing affordable, practical, and relevant inventory monitoring and assessment projects
• facilitate the development and transfer of growth and yield products, and review and approve tools used in resource management planning across the province
• provide leadership on issues involving forest management across the province
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.
• You must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province, and be able to practice professional forestry without professional supervision.
Technical expertise:
• You have knowledge of relevant forest legislation policies, procedures and programs.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of resource management practices, guideline requirements and planning tools, and forest management planning, particularly as related to forest inventory, monitoring, modelling and assessment.
• You have proven knowledge and understanding of growth and yield and forest mensuration, as well as related scientific theories, methods, practices and principles.
• You have knowledge of geographical information systems principles and application in resource management.
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You have strong critical thinking and assessment skills related to science and technical options to address business needs and the ability to develop program business cases.
• You have the ability to analyze and evaluate complex products (e.g. yield curve functions, growth models, succession dynamics), make recommendations and resolve issues.
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• You have conflict resolution skills to be able to bring contrary views to consensus.
• You can work independently and in a team environment.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and are able to provide team leadership and facilitation to a provincial team working in multiple locations.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills to speak at meetings, give presentations and prepare reports.
Program and project management:
• You have the ability to effectively facilitate task groups to bring in products on time within the framework of a larger project.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills to meet programs' tight deadlines under stressful conditions.
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
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