The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Regional Services and Corporate Support Branch, works with local organizations across the province to help improve the economic well-being and quality of life of citizens in their communities.
If you have a passion working with community stakeholders to promote and deliver government programs and capacity building services, then don't miss this exciting opportunity.
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:
• Promote, market and deliver a wide variety of government funding programs, and provide economic, community development and capacity building services to local organizations, including First Nations communities
• Work with stakeholders to deliver community and economic development initiatives, including workshops, training and information sessions
• Provide consultative advice, information and resources to local communities
• Provide analyses and recommendations to management on local issues and concerns
• Lead projects, and conduct research and analysis to support the ministry's business planning and decision making processes
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire
• You have a valid class G Ontario driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario
Technical Knowledge
• You have knowledge of government grant programs, as well, program design, development, implementation and evaluation techniques for community and economic development programs
• You have knowledge of organizational capacity, community, and economic development, the tourism industry as well as cultural and social development programs and consultation practices
• You have knowledge of the structure and dynamics of geographic, social and economic communities, and the operations of not for profit and for profit organizations
Financial, Analytical and Project Management Skills
• You have knowledge of financial analysis and accounting principles
• You can provide information on grant programs; assess, recommend and evaluate financial assistance of government grant applications within audit and accountability standards
• You have knowledge of project management methodology to coordinate and lead projects.
Communications, Interpersonal and Relationship Building Skills
• You can develop and deliver presentation and training materials, including the design and production of resource materials, workbooks, manuals and handouts
• You can provide consultative advice to stakeholders within both private and public sectors
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Training Skills
• You have knowledge of training techniques and principles to develop and deliver a range of workshops, training and information sessions