Do you have a background in program and policy analysis? Do you have skills with establishing and maintaining co-operative working relationships? If so, then bring your skills and attributes and join the highly professional and specialized Strategic and Indigenous Policy Branch, with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Note: These positions are located at 300 Water Street, Peterborough and 99 Wellesley Street W, Toronto, however, alternate work arrangements including telework (remote work) in Ontario may be considered.
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.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• participate in internal/external cross-program project teams and communities of practice
• support senior staff in consultations, negotiations and relationship building with Indigenous communities and organizations
• conduct program and policy analysis to support Ministry outcomes related to Indigenous affairs
• develop and implement mechanisms for tracking ministry policy and program outcomes
• participate in strategic planning, communications and consultation activities
How do I qualify?
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• You have knowledge and awareness of policy priorities, social, economic, cultural and demographic trends, issues and innovations in Indigenous relations.
• You have knowledge of policy design and development processes to participate in the development of legislation, regulation, guidelines on cross-divisional teams.
• You have proven policy research skills including environmental scanning, modelling and trend forecasting.
• You understand government decision making processes.
Interpersonal and Communications Skills:
• You have proven negotiation and interpersonal skills to support a consensus approach to engagement on mutual interests.
• You can summarize and provide clear advice and recommendations to senior management.
• You have well developed communications skills to prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations.
• You have a high degree of tact and diplomacy to build and develop relationships with government representative and indigenous organizations.
• You have proven facilitation skills to work harmoniously with project teams.
Analyzing and Problem Solving Skills:
• You can analyze data, records and other sources of information to contribute to overall program development.
• You can assess implications and report on the impacts of proposed policy/program changes.
• You have the ability to evaluate the level of sensitivity within groups and communities affected by policy.
Other Important Skills:
• You have project management skills to plan, organize and execute initiatives.
• You can work independently.
• You are familiar with standard software programs and tools such as databases, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and email to conduct research, analysis and prepare materials.
