Resource Management Coordinator

Are you skilled in issues management, communications and project management related to natural resource planning and management in Ontario?

Consider this excellent opportunity to utilize your talents and take your career to the next level.

Please note: Due to COVID-19, remote work arrangements are currently in effect. The employer is willing to consider remote work arrangements beyond COVID-19, however, attendance at the office will be required from time to time or as needed. During the application process you can select one or both locations for consideration.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• provide strategic project management, communication, coordination, support and advice to anticipate and address MNRF-related contentious issues and key initiatives
• identify emerging trends, recommend and implement communication techniques/strategies to address work with clients, stakeholders and internal counterparts, and to implement and achieve ministry priorities
• provide leadership and guidance to district staff and management through the consistent application of ministry policies, procedures, workflow and resolution of problems
• liaise, coordinate and consult with internal staff and external partners or clients to manage and provide advice on approvals and processes, resource management issues and/or initiatives

How do I qualify?

Technical expertise:

• knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of natural resource planning and management to lead project initiatives; and to provide expert advice both internally and externally
• knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. EAA, LRIA, PLA, FWCA, ARA, CFSA)

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• consultation and negotiation skills to establish, enhance and negotiate project/program delivery
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders/groups and to maintain linkages and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the Ontario Public Service
• presentation skills to discuss and present information on Ministry priorities, business needs, strategic direction, services, projects and opportunities

Project management and leadership skills:

• knowledge of project management principles and processes to create, lead and/or manage initiatives, projects or related issues
• leadership skills to coordinate and/or lead projects and initiatives and to establish and monitor project plans and the achievement of objectives

Analytical skills:

• change management skills to implement ministry field delivery approach and build support from ministry stakeholders and partners
• judgement, political acuity, problem-solving and issues management skills to anticipate issues, provide risk management strategies and respond effectively

Organizational skills:

• organizational skills are required to manage confidential information gathering functions and to ensure information is technically complete, accurate and delivered within required timelines
• planning and organization skills to lead multiple, concurrent projects/initiatives or issues

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.