Program Advisor - Crown Land Policy/Legislation

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If you enjoy the challenge of working on a high performance team and want to be involved in developing and implementing new policies, programs and initiatives in pursuit of Ontario's Crown land management objectives, then look no further as we have just the opportunity you are looking for!

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About the job

In this role, you will:
-lead/coordinate the development of legislation, regulations and policies related to Crown land management;
-provide expert advice and support to staff and government as to the identification and resolution of land management issues;
-communicate and promote the objectives, principles and strategies of the land management program so that they are understood, accepted and supported.

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What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge:

• you have comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of Crown land management and associated policy framework;
• you know how to interpret provincial and federal land management legislation, regulations, and policies;
• you have comprehensive knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes.

Organizational, project management and leadership skills:

• you know project management techniques;
• you can plan and manage multiple projects;
• you have experience leading project teams.

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• you can use your analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct research, collect data, and analyze land management issues;
• you can provide evidence-based policy advice, options and recommendations.

Communication, People and Computer Skills

• you can use your communication skills to develop relationships and build consensus;
• you can present technical information to a variety of audiences;
• you convey information in a clear and concise manner;
• you know how to use office computer software (e.g. MS Office);
• you can work under pressure independently and as part of a team.

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Additional information:

Note:

• E-NR-51599/13
  As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.