Apply By: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Selection Process

Approximately 99 individuals applied for this opportunity.

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Business Coordinator

Job ID:
246194
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Regional Operations Division
City:
Parry Sound
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary - up to 6 months with the possibility of extension
Job code:
03521 - Executive Officer 1 B/U
Salary:
$1,265.80 - $1,554.23 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a highly organized individual with strong administrative, collaboration and planning skills? If so, consider the position of Business Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources.

About the job

You will:
• coordinate and provide high level business and operational planning and administration services
• lead and manage the delivery of major business functions and processes, including 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

What you bring to the team


Organizational and analytical skills

You can:
• track and coordinate a wide variety of activities with changing priorities
• manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
• provide advice and analysis, assist managers with operational plans, budget requirements, accommodation and fleet management needs
• carry out research activities, identify and evaluate emerging trends, and recognize potential impacts

Administrative expertise

You have:
• knowledge of business planning, policy approval and issues management processes
• knowledge of resource management and resource operation programs
• knowledge of administrative policies, procedures and best practices to manage the district's fleet inventory, accommodations, facilities and procurement requirements
• the ability to interpret and apply policies and legislation

Project management and leadership skills

You have:
• project management skills and coordinating abilities to achieve results and lead the implementation of new initiatives
• group leadership and influencing skills and can provide direction, advice, gain support and secure the cooperation of management and staff

Communication and interpersonal skills

You can:
• provide advice/recommendations on policies and best practices to brief management as required
• can build productive working relationships within staff and tactfully resolve issues
• prepare reports, briefing notes and responses to issues and information requests

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

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Additional information:

Apply by:
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Note:

  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
  • C-NR-246194/26


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