Are you seeking an opportunity in a high profile environment? Do you have exceptional policy development, project management and negotiation skills? Consider this challenging opportunity to provide expertise and support in a dynamic multi-project, fast paced and diverse business environment.
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About the job
As part of a dynamic team, you will:
You will:
• provide strategic policy advice, recommendations and development
• research, identify and analyze policy and programs including developing and implementing options
• develop content for Cabinet submissions and other decision-making materials
• plan and facilitate discussions and negotiations with other governments including First Nations, crown agencies and the private sector
• provide advice, interpretation and clarification for internal and external stakeholders
• lead and manage concurrent projects
• advise and support management on strategic issues management
• communicate and facilitate application to government and non-government programming
• plan, lead and/or participate in First Nation and stakeholder consultations to identify needs, float concepts, gather reactions, opinions and suggestions, explain policy and generate support
• develop and sustain positive working relationships and networks (both within and outside of government) and provide leadership in advancing Ring of Fire initiatives
• lead and coordinate activities which include inter-ministerial committees, leveraging joint funding of programming, etc. to ensure coordinated, timely and dependable results
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation
First Nations and Metis Community Based Capacity Building knowledge and skills:
You have:
• knowledge of and skills in community based economic development, skills training and social programs
• knowledge of all aspects of Aboriginal Affairs
• knowledge of business environment and commodity markets
• knowledge of First Nations community based economic development trends, issues, partners and stakeholders
• knowledge of community-based First Nation relationship building
Policy and program development skills:
• You have acquired knowledge and skills in policy and program development and qualitative and quantitative program evaluation to provide leadership and expertise in program development, implementation and review.
• You have sound knowledge of results-based planning, performance benchmarking, financial planning and forecasting to ensure that planning meets Ministry and corporate requirements.
• You have the ability to interpret legal documents (e.g. agreements, legislation, regulations).
Consultative, negotiation and communication skills:
• You have excellent communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, and prepare various reports, materials, submissions and correspondence.
• You have well-developed consultation, leadership, and negotiation skills to lead consultations with various stakeholders and obtain consensus on policy directions and initiatives.
• You have excellent presentation and persuasion skills to provide advice and make recommendations on contentious issues.
• You have proven facilitation skills and diplomacy to communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
Analytical, problem-solving and issues management skills:
• You have the ability to plan and conduct policy research as well as assess and make recommendations on various matters (e.g. policy and program options, costs and operational guidelines).
• You have the ability to lead and review research of policies and programs, identify and evaluate best practices for application to provincial policy and programs.
• You have proven research and analysis techniques to lead and coordinate research and analysis of options and impacts to support policy and delivery recommendations.
Project management skills:
• You have well-developed project management techniques and methodologies to lead and manage projects, teams and working groups.