Are you a highly organized individual with strong administrative and planning skills? Come join our team as a Business Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Parry Sound Work Centre. If you are ready to make a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
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About the job
In the role of a Business Coordinator, you will:
• coordinate and provide high-level business and operational planning, advisory, and business administration services for managers and their teams
• lead and manage the delivery of four major business functions and processes, including budget/financial, infrastructure management, procurement and emergency management and safety
• serve as a technical resource and provide advice and direction on business processes, administrative policies, procedures and best practices
• facilitate information flow, issues management and the tracking/release of materials
Please note: This position is located at 7 Bay Street, Parry Sound, however alternate work arrangements, may be available.
What you bring to the team
Administrative Expertise
• You have strong knowledge of business planning, policy approval and issues management processes.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of resource management and resource operation programs to provide high level planning, advisory and business administration services.
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply administrative policies, procedures and best practices to manage the fleet inventory, accommodations, facilities and procurement requirements.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply policies and legislation, such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Coordination and Organizational Skills
• You have well developed planning and organizational skills to track and coordinate a wide variety of activities with changing priorities.
• You have strong time management skills to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
• You have proven project management skills, and coordinating abilities to achieve results, lead the implementation of new initiatives and to ensure timely and successful conclusions.
• You have good group leadership skills and influence ability to provide direction, advice, gain support and secure the cooperation of management and staff.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills to provide advice, analysis and assist managers with operational plans, budget requirements, accommodation and fleet management needs.
• You have developed research and analytical skills to carry out research activities, identify and evaluate emerging trends, patterns and recognize potential impacts.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice/recommendations on policies, best practices and brief management as required.
• You can build productive working relationships with staff and tactfully resolve issues.
• You have well developed written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and responses to issues and information requests.
• You can work with minimal supervision.