Resource Management Coordinator

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Are you skilled in issues management, communications and project management related to natural resource planning and management in Ontario?

Consider this excellent opportunity to utilize your talents and take your career to the next level.

Please note: Due to COVID-19, remote work arrangements are currently in effect. The employer is willing to consider remote work arrangements beyond COVID-19, however, attendance at the office will be required from time to time or as needed. During the application process you can select one or both locations for consideration.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• provide strategic project management, communication, coordination, support and advice to anticipate and address MNRF-related contentious issues and key initiatives
• identify emerging trends, recommend and implement communication techniques/strategies to address work with clients, stakeholders and internal counterparts, and to implement and achieve ministry priorities
• provide leadership and guidance to district staff and management through the consistent application of ministry policies, procedures, workflow and resolution of problems
• liaise, coordinate and consult with internal staff and external partners or clients to manage and provide advice on approvals and processes, resource management issues and/or initiatives

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What you bring to the team

Technical expertise:

• knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of natural resource planning and management to lead project initiatives; and to provide expert advice both internally and externally
• knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. EAA, LRIA, PLA, FWCA, ARA, CFSA)

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• consultation and negotiation skills to establish, enhance and negotiate project/program delivery
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders/groups and to maintain linkages and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the Ontario Public Service
• presentation skills to discuss and present information on Ministry priorities, business needs, strategic direction, services, projects and opportunities

Project management and leadership skills:

• knowledge of project management principles and processes to create, lead and/or manage initiatives, projects or related issues
• leadership skills to coordinate and/or lead projects and initiatives and to establish and monitor project plans and the achievement of objectives

Analytical skills:

• change management skills to implement ministry field delivery approach and build support from ministry stakeholders and partners
• judgement, political acuity, problem-solving and issues management skills to anticipate issues, provide risk management strategies and respond effectively

Organizational skills:

• organizational skills are required to manage confidential information gathering functions and to ensure information is technically complete, accurate and delivered within required timelines
• planning and organization skills to lead multiple, concurrent projects/initiatives or issues

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-NR-159341/21(2)

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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.