Manager, Wildlife Section

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With a clear vision of an Ontario with sustainable, resilient populations of species that are valued and benefit current and future generations, the Species Conservation Policy branch is seeking a strategic leader, with a natural ability to build relationships and deliver on a robust policy agenda.

Consider this exciting opportunity to lead the development of Ontario's legislation, regulations and policies for the sustainable management of Ontario native wildlife populations and habitats.

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About the job

As the Manager of the Wildlife Section, you will:

• Lead a team of policy and science professionals to conduct research and analysis and to develop and monitor policies related to sustainable wildlife management.

• Build and maintain excellent relationships within the Ontario government, and with stakeholders and other levels of government.

• Serve as an expert in providing strategic advice related to wildlife legislation, policy options, and recommendations to senior executives

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What you bring to the team

Senior Leadership:

• You have leadership experience and the ability to inspire, engage, motivate, develop and mentor professional staff to deliver on results.
• You have demonstrated success in strategic leadership to foster an environment of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence.
• You are a collaborative leader and have incorporated the principles of inclusion and diversity elements of your management style.

Relationship Management:

• You have experience building, maintaining and leveraging strong networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have demonstrated good judgement, political acuity and organizational awareness in managing sensitive, political and complex issues.
• You provide sound, strategic advice and briefings to senior executives to influence decision making and gain buy-in.

Knowledge:

• You have demonstrated experience and a track record of success in driving complex strategic policy development and review.
• You understand natural resources management, environmental protection and conservation to lead the development of policies and strategies related to wildlife management.
• You are familiar with government decision-making processes and priorities.

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Additional information:

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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.