Project Advisor

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The Ministry of Energy is looking for a skilled and experienced advisor to lead the development, implementation, coordination and ongoing assessment of programs and related policies within the Conservation and Renewable Energy Branch.

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About the job

In this position you will:

• manage projects by establishing priorities, assigning tasks, and monitoring budget
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders to discuss and enhance policies and programs
• represent and make decisions on behalf of senior management on working groups
• prepare presentations, communications and briefing notes for senior management
• coordinate project teams and provide support on energy reduction, climate change and other projects

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What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of the energy industry including environmental and regulatory issues, and climate changes in order to develop and enhance energy projects or programs.
• You have knowledge of contract management in order to oversee the preparation of Request for Proposals, negotiate and monitor contracts.
• You have knowledge of policy development strategies and approval processes.

Project management skills:

• You have knowledge of project management theories, practices and techniques.
• You have the ability to lead a team, create project plans, establish goals and priorities, assign tasks and resolve problems/conflicts.
• You have experience with forecasting, obtaining resources and monitoring budgets to ensure deliverables are met.

Partnership management skills:

• You have influential skills to resolve conflict with stakeholders and achieve common goals and objectives.
• You have relationship building skills to lead and mentor staff and provide information and advice to senior management and stakeholders.

Leadership and communication skills:

• You have motivational skills to lead a team, encourage innovative ideas, and meet goals.
• You have experience with making recommendations as well as prepare reports, cabinet submissions, briefing materials and correspondence.
• You have the ability to participate in working groups/committees to make recommendations/decisions on behalf of senior management.

Research, analytical and problem solving skills:

• You can research and analyse industry trends to proactively manage programs and partnerships.
• You have the ability to analyze issues, assess risks and develop/recommend solutions and best practices.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.