Are you looking for a challenging position where you can demonstrate your excellent policy, analytic and consultation skills? Do you have an interest in and passion for building/maintaining positive relationships with Indigenous communities on transportation-related projects and initiatives?
Join the Indigenous Relations Branch to help with the development of ministry policy related to Indigenous consultation and engagement, manage inter-ministerial policy and program proposals (as they relate to Indigenous issues), and assist with critical projects and facilitate resolution of issues to support the ministry initiatives and priorities.
We Offer:• Flexible work arrangements
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role.
• A workplace culture that is open, inclusive and respectful
About the job
In this role, you will:
• conduct assigned policy research and analysis and develop options to issues, consultations and outreach activities
• promote and implement the transportation goals, objectives and priorities of the ministry
• maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive issues and for the resolution of contentious and politically sensitive issues arising at the project level
• provide analysis and technical advice in the development, evaluation and implementation of new and revised economic and transportation programs, policies and approaches
• enhance economic status, organizational and program effectiveness, and efficiency of engagement efforts and consultation with First Nations and Métis communities
What you bring to the team
Knowledge of Indigenous Issues:
• You know government planning and policy development processes, research principles strategic directions and issues
• You can use your knowledge to develop, coordinate and advise on transportation-related Indigenous issues and community economic development opportunities
• You have knowledge of Indigenous affairs and the policy environment, decision-making structures and related administration
• You have knowledge of Indigenous issues including history, culture, treaties, land claims, negotiations and consultations
• You know and can interpret and apply Indigenous-related Constitutional law and case law
• You have experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations
Analytical and Research Knowledge and Skills:
• You can identify and analyze contentious issues, plan, research and implement communications strategies
• You can use research skills to discover relevant issues within written materials, procedures and legislation which may be ill-defined
• You can understand inter-related, large scale economic and transportation related issues, and develop practical and effective long and short-term options
• You can identify and evaluate contentious issues and determine appropriate mediums for effective information and awareness campaigns
• You can assess performance and identify shortfalls and service gaps
• You can identify emerging Indigenous issues related to transportation objectives and within the context of ministry transportation policy, priorities and programs
Negotiation and Communication Skills:
• You know public and Indigenous participation, consultation and engagement processes and techniques as well as negotiation skills to identify areas of interest
• You can use consultation and consensus building skills to identify areas of concern and negotiate problem resolution
• You can explain research analyses, provide policy advice, explain Indigenous and transportation policy and program recommendations and issues
• You can adapt the presentation or discussion to appeal to the interest of various stakeholders and convince them to accept an alternative response to an issue
• You can develop issues plans, briefing and information notes, communications strategies, news releases, presentations, speeches
Project Leadership:
• You know project management principles, practices and program planning
• You can provide technical guidance and support to multi-disciplinary project team of staff and consultants
• You can use partnership building and relationship management skills to establish and nurture key stakeholder and partner linkages
• You can work cooperatively on joint policy development projects and develop a coordinated position on policy issues
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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