Land Tenure Administrator

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NRF), Program Services Section, seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organized and results-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills to oversee and administer land valuation for a diverse portfolio of Crown land tenure documents, including land-use permits, leases and licences of occupation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• manage projects associated with the development, implementation and monitoring of Crown land valuation for land disposition;
• develop, improve, implement and monitor valuation for land dispositions and post-disposition programs (i.e. rent review);
• prepare and manage Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) with commercial clients that have long term and extensive Crown land occupations;
• review and monitor submissions for land valuation to ensure consistency with government policies and procedures.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of and ability to interpret and communicate relevant legislation, practices and principals as they relate to land, real estate and the appraisal process.
• You have analytical, research and problem solving skills to research and monitor land values, rental market value and ensure efficient and effective application of policy and procedures.
• You have experience leading and coordinating large projects.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of standard computer programs and databases to conduct analysis and to prepare reports and presentations.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• You have the proven ability to employ tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills to negotiate agreements with various stakeholders.
• You have excellent written skills and attention to detail that is required to prepare official documents.
• You have proven liaison, facilitation, networking skills to consult and negotiate with ministry staff, industry and stakeholders regarding the disposition of Crown land.

Planning, Coordination and Organizational Skills

• You have strong time management skills, are deadline oriented and are able to prioritize conflicting demands.
• You have excellent customer service and follow-up abilities, in order to administer a diverse portfolio of land tenure documents.

OPS commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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 Tuesday, November 30, 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.