Job Specification

Purpose of Position :

In support of the Regional Advisory Unit: to assist with the development of operational policy, procedures and
guidance, including for resource development planning; to prepare communications products, briefing materials
and support issues management; to assist in planning for and participating in engagement with the public and
Indigenous people; and, to assist with data management projects.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Job requires:
1. Assisting with the development of operational policy, procedures and guidance for the Regional Advisory Unit,
including resource management planning, by: researching and preparing background reports and discussion
papers (e.g., gathering, analysing, evaluating and summarizing information from a variety of sources), developing
and evaluating policy options, drafting and reviewing operational policies, procedures and other guidance, and
making recommendations to peers and management.
2. Preparing communications products, briefing materials and supporting issues management by: summarizing the
findings of information and knowledge management projects; drafting briefing materials on issues which set out
situational information or seek direction, including options and recommendations; and, gathering information to
provide timely responses to inquiries on the status of issues.
3. Assisting in planning for and participating in engagement with the public and Indigenous people by: drafting
agendas and making arrangements for hosting meetings, workshops and open houses; and, recording, organizing,
summarizing and managing records of the engagement that occurs at these events.
4. Assisting with data management projects. The incumbent shall, while in the workplace, conduct themselves in
compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any workplace practices as directed by their
immediate supervisor and in accordance with the Internal Responsibility System as outlined in the Act.

Knowledge :

Job requires:
Understanding of, or the ability to gain an understanding of, relevant legislation and policy governing land use
planning and natural resource management planning, in order to prepare background reports, discussion papers,
and to draft and review operational policies, procedures and other guidance.
Understanding of the theory, principles and practices in land use planning or a discipline of natural resource
management, and ecological theory, in order to draft operational policies, procedures and other guidance on land
use planning that relate to natural resources and ecological systems.
Knowledge of Ontario's Indigenous peoples, culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamics,
to work effectively with a team focused on Indigenous Relations and to contribute to regional goals and
initiatives.
Knowledge of tools and techniques for gathering, analyzing, evaluating and summarizing information, and
developing and evaluating policy options and recommendations.
Knowledge of public consultation processes, tools and techniques in order to assist in the design, administration
and recording of engagement with public and Indigenous people at meetings, workshop and open houses.
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of, government decision-making and policy development
processes.
Knowledge of basic computer applications in order to gather and interpret data and information and prepare
written reports.
Knowledge of information management techniques in order to utilize computer file structures and assist in the
management of electronic records.
Knowledge of worker responsibility as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Skills :

Communication and Interpersonal skills to provide and exchange information, prepare and present material,
participate in meetings, and communicate to stakeholders and Indigenous people in a clear, concise, accurate and
respectful manner.
Organizational and time management skills in order to work on multiple tasks and achieve results in defined
timelines.
Teamwork skills and flexibility to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team or workgroup, including
contributing fully and actively to team projects, to achieve group and organizational goals.
Problem solving and research skills in order to define policy issues, gather, analyse and evaluate background
data and information, and develop and evaluate options and recommendations, for addressing these issues.
The ability to comprehend legislation framework, ecological and natural resource management policy, theory,
principles and practices, in order to prepare reports and discussion papers, and assist in the preparation
procedures and other guidance.
Facilitation skills in order to assist in the administration of meetings, workshops and open houses with the public
and Indigenous people.
Computer skills (e.g., word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation and email software; internet
browsers) in order to gather, manage, interpret and evaluate data and information, and write reports and other
documents.

Freedom of Action :

Work is carried out under the direction of the Regional Advisory Unit Supervisor and the guidance of senior unit
staff.
Work is reviewed by others for completeness and accuracy.