Are you experienced with issues management and have strong organizational, coordination and communication skills? Have you developed a solid reputation for providing expert advice on a variety of high-profile and sensitive issues? Do you enjoy working in fast-paced environments? If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing!
Note: This position is located at 777 Bay Street in Toronto, however the successful candidate will have the option of working out of the following Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing office locations:
• 8 Estate Lane, Kingston
• 659 Exeter Road, London
• 159 Cedar Street, Sudbury
• 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay
Please indicate work location preference(s) in your application.
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.
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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:
• Lead, manage, coordinate and respond to urgent and complex issues within tight deadlines, by working closely with communications professionals and subject matter experts
• Review and edit responses to ensure quality, consistent messaging, tone and relevance of information
• Develop sound working relationships with staff across the province, as well as in the Deputy Minister's, Assistant Deputy Minister's offices, and external partners in the management and timely resolution of issues
• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of reports, briefing/issues notes, correspondence, presentations and other materials in a fast-paced environment
• Research, compile and organize information on emerging issues and trends and prepare and present findings and summaries
• Participate/represent the executive assistant on corporate committees, meetings and/or working groups
• Initiate, plan and carry out special projects and assignments
What you bring to the team
Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills
• You have proven skills to evaluate, understand and interpret issues identified by various internal/external sources
• You can coordinate a variety of high-profile, sensitive issues/projects, often with conflicting deadlines
• You have well-developed research skills, techniques and methods to research and organize information relating to issues management
• You can consolidate information and provide timely responses and briefings while dealing with competing project priorities
Communication, Interpersonal and Conflict Resolution Skills
• You demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to develop and coordinate a range of issues materials, explain sensitive issues, and be persuasive with a variety of partners
• You possess strong proficiency in written and verbal communications
• You understand diverse viewpoints and can find appropriate approaches to communications issues
• You can review, prepare, coordinate and edit correspondence, responses, issues notes and briefing notes
Technical Knowledge
• You can develop expert knowledge of divisional/ministry policies, programs, mandate, and operations
• You have ability to acquire and apply knowledge of government decision-making and issues management processes to identify, evaluate, and manage related issues and politically sensitive matters
• You demonstrate working knowledge of office administrative procedures and practices
Project Management Skills
• You can effectively initiate, plan, carry out and track special projects and assignments, and implement approved initiatives