DISTRICT RESOURCE LIAISON SPECIALIST

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Are you a skilled communicator with a sound grasp of natural resource management and solid experience building effective relationships with Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous stakeholders? If so, consider your niche as a Resource Liaison Specialist.

Situated 100km east of the City of Thunder Bay on the shore of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario, Nipigon is a progressive township of 1,631 residents, 97% of whom live within commutable distance.

If you love outdoor adventures, Nipigon is surrounded by dramatic shorelines, freshwater lakes, and rugged landscapes. Whether you're on a relaxing hike or a more active mountain bike, sailing or fishing trip, Nipigon offers the perfect adventure for the avid outdoor enthusiast.

View map: https://goo.gl/maps/9evwBx5RfNP2
Website: www.nipigon.net

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About the job

In this challenging opportunity, you will:

• provide advice, plan and lead Indigenous programs and initiatives
• promote understanding, co-operation and participation in the ministry's sustainable resource management programs with a focus on lands and resource allocation with communities and other users
• act as the ministry representative or advisor in resource and issue negotiation with Indigenous communities and associations
• prepare budget submissions and explore funding options as well as authorize and track expenditures for Indigenous and non-Indigenous programs and initiatives within communities
• assist in the development and delivery of community outreach initiatives to non-Indigenous communities

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement

• You possess a valid class G driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Specialized knowledge:

• You possess extensive knowledge and sensitivity to Indigenous culture, social and economic issues, concerns, legislation, policies and communities within the service area.
• You have thorough working knowledge of resource management principles, practices, policies and procedures and government resource management policies, programs, operations and initiatives.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have proven conflict resolution and facilitation skills to negotiate and build consensus on resource management issues.
• You demonstrate abilities to foster effective relationships with stakeholders and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and associations.
• You have the ability to provide advice and information effectively and produce written products such as media releases, articles, issue sheets, briefing notes, reports and correspondence.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have demonstrated ability to research and analyze information and data to respond to requests, issues and/or concerns.
• You are able to apply policies, procedures and directives to determine/recommend solutions and provide issues management support.

Administrative skills:

• You possess proven skills to prepare work plans/budgets and track and monitor expenditures/deliverables.
• You are able to prioritize, coordinate and complete work in given timeframes.

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-NR-108875/17

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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.