Partnership Specialist

Do you possess strong leadership and relationship skills and a solid knowledge base in resource management and biodiversity conservation? If so, consider using your skills and knowledge as part of a dynamic and diverse District team.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• promote sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation
• facilitate and/or lead partnership initiatives
• identify opportunities and initiate partnerships to help achieve business needs and priorities
• build and support local commitment, capacity and partnerships

How do I qualify?

Technical knowledge and skills:

• ability to develop and lead resource management and biodiversity conservation initiatives to achieve priorities and business needs
• demonstrated leadership skills to lead partnership projects, establish and monitor project plans and achieve objectives
• ability to lead strategic resource management outreach, education and awareness initiatives

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• interpersonal and communication skills to develop, manage and nurture relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• ability to maintain linkages and collaborative working relationships with internal staff
• ability to gain consensus, consult and negotiate to secure partnerships and partner investment
• demonstrated ability to provide expert advice and guidance
• presentation skills and ability to create a variety of reports, correspondence and briefing materials

Other skills and knowledge:

• project development and project management skills to create, plan and coordinate concurrent projects
• demonstrated planning and organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and tasks
• analytical skills develop, monitor, evaluate and adapt approaches/proposals
• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of natural resource planning and management, ecological sustainability and biodiversity conservation
• ability to apply and interpret relevant legislation and regulations, (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Environment Assessment Act, etc.)
• judgment and problem-solving skills to anticipate issues and advise management on risk management strategies

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 15, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.