AMENDMENT: Closing date extended in observance of the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationAre you interested in providing advice and input into the future of Ontario's acquired Crown lands? Do you have knowledge of land acquisition and disposition requirements, great communication skills and an ability to solve problems related to land management? If this sounds like you, please consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• develop recommendations and contribute to the development of provincial policies and programs for land management and revenue generation
• participate in policy/program development projects; evaluates project proposals
• liaise with Regional Lands Specialists and with other ministry field and program staff regarding provincial and regional land management issues
• identify issues/problems in land management and revenue generation
• develop and maintain relationships with other ministries, agencies and corporate clients
What you bring to the team
Technical expertise:
You have:
• knowledge of programs and relevant legislation such as land and water management, the Public Lands Act, and related disciplines such as planning, environmental studies, land management.
• knowledge of land and management practices including land disposition and acquisition, titles, surveys, etc.
• knowledge of valuation principles and approaches and real estate principles and practices
• knowledge of policy development process, in order to participate in or advise on provincial policy development
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You are able to analyze and provide problem solving solutions on contentious and complex land management and related issues e.g. issues referred by field staff (e.g. contentious land dispositions) or identified by incumbent (e.g. inconsistent application of province-wide policies/practices) or resulting from public program inquiries.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
You have:
• communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various staff and the public on a variety of land
management and related issues, and to prepare recommendations, reports, briefing notes, etc. for senior
management
• influencing, negotiation and dispute resolution skills to advise ministry staff on the resolution of
contentious and complex issues, the consistent application and interpretation of provincial policies, and the disposition of public land
Computer proficiency
• You are proficient with computers, common office productivity software and various database applications to maintain project data, compile reports etc.