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Projects & Planning Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Drinking Water Management Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary upto 12 months
Job Code:
6A008 - ProgPlanEval06
Salary:
$69,496.00 - $102,408.00 Per Year
Do you want an exciting opportunity working for the environment? We are looking for a self-driven professional to lead Ministry projects and teams related to drinking water, Great Lakes protection and supporting the implementation of source protection plans
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Projects and Program Advisor you will:
• Lead/coordinate program development projects using project management tools
• Lead and conduct Great lakes projects, strategic planning and program evaluation activities that may be contentious or politically sensitive
• Provide advice to multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and professional advisory services
• On behalf of the branch and division, lead and participate on diverse team and committees to support implementation of source protection plans
NOTE: The Source Protection Programs Branch is located at 40 St Clair Avenue West in Toronto. This position may be located at any MOECC office in Ontario (with successful negotiation of available space) and will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the location of the successful candidate (subject to management approvals).
How do I qualify?
Environmental Knowledge and Technical Skills
• You have the ability to interpret and apply various Federal and Provincial environmental protection legislation (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Clean Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act), regulations, policies, and programs
• You know municipal, provincial, federal and international (U.S.) environmental programs and agreements pertaining to the management of the Great Lakes
• You have expert knowledge of the theories, principles practices and methods of environmental protection, management and science
• You have scientific knowledge of the current environmental status of the Great Lakes ecosystem and knowledge of remediation activities to address restoration of impaired ecosystem quality
Project and Program Management Skills
• You have proven ability to coordinate/lead projects and to deliver complex assignments in limited time frames
• You have knowledge and experience with project management methods, techniques and practices
• You have demonstrated ability to identify and recommend program direction, delivery and/or activity changes, analyse requirements, and develop effective programs
• Understanding of risk analysis principals and apply these to environmental issues
• You have knowledge and experience with program development, evaluation, training and delivery
Analytical, Problem Solving and Issues Management Skills
• Ability to manage issues, support program managers, identify potential issues and make recommendations.
• Ability to assess and evaluate program performance and operational policy issues and practices, fiscal, policy and service impacts, systems, processes, develop and recommend options and evaluate cost effectiveness.
• Understanding of risk analysis principals and apply these to environmental issues
• Experience taking an analytical approach to managing issues and solving problems
Communication, Interpersonal, Consultation and Computer Skills
• You have superior interpersonal, relationship-building, consultation and facilitation skills to build consensus and partnerships with stakeholders
• You demonstration strong negotiation and mediation skills to resolve complex environmental issues
• You have written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to prepare various reports, correspondence and presentations
• You have superior oral communication skills and proven ability to make presentations or provide input on technical and/or complex information
• You are proficient with computers and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and information management systems
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, September 26, 2016
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 11, 2016 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
