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NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Organization:
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Regional Economic Development Branch
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job code:
12122 - Industrial Development Officer 2
Salary:
$1,233.95 - $1,545.45 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have the drive to make an impact on economic projects in the communities we serve? Working as a liaison with business, industry, the non-for-profit sector and municipal, provincial and federal governments, will provide you with such an opportunity.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• promote and deliver economic development programs and services
• assist businesses and communities to develop and implement plans to increase their competitiveness
• provide information and advice to municipal leaders and businesses
• develop networks with clients and other ministries
• monitor and report on community needs, issues and priorities
• travel throughout the region to meet with clients
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• proficiency in English and oral French at the advanced level
• valid driver's license to travel throughout the region to areas not accessible by other modes of transportation
People skills:
• You have effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• You are able to provide advice and present options and recommendations.
• You are able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners.
Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of:
- provincial and federal programs dealing with economic, business and community development
- government structure with emphasis on provincial ministries, agencies, boards, and commissions
- community development and business planning processes
• You have an understanding of the economic structure of northeastern Ontario.
General skills:
• You have proven research and report writing skills.
• You have proven judgment and organizational skills.
• You have proven ability to conduct project evaluations and financial analysis.
• You have working knowledge of computer applications and word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet and electronic mail software.
Apply by:
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 62 Queen Avenue, Blind River, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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.
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