Regional Lands Coordinator

Do you have expertise in public lands management, excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience in leading the delivery of resource management programs? If so, the role of Regional Lands Coordinator may be a perfect opportunity to combine those skills in a way that can make an impact for lands management in Ontario.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

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 the OPS 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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• provide regional coordination and leadership, technical expertise, strategic guidance, policy interpretation and advice related to operational delivery of the ministry's public lands and waters management program to staff within the region/districts and provide advice to MNRF senior management
• coordinate input, and support the review and development, of provincial lands and waters programs, policy and legislative development, and new initiatives
• provide input to provincial and regional public land management and resource management exercises, and liaise with corporate policy areas, legal services and external clients and other agencies
• provide leadership, participation, and regional representation in support of the ministry's broader public lands and waters program, regionally based public land management projects, and/or associated resource management initiatives

How do I qualify?

Coordination and project management skills:

You have:
• demonstrated experience in coordinating program implementation, identifying implementation issues and developing recommendations for action to ensure that provincial direction is integrated consistently through the provision of program advice and training
• project management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate and monitor public land management activities and lead complex projects
• the ability to manage set priorities, develop strategic work plans and to meet deadlines/project objectives in a fast-paced work environment

Interpersonal and collaboration skills:

You have:
• demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships/partnerships and to liaise with ministry staff, external stakeholders, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and the public on complex issues
• the ability to negotiate, influence and build consensus between parties of diverse perspectives in provide input into policies, program and initiative to support for operational objectives

Communication skills:

You have:
• the ability to lead and conduct meetings and presentations, and clearly and succinctly identify issues, options and recommendations and their rationale and to persuasively present solutions and ministry position
• proven communication skills to prepare a variety of documents and presentations that facilitate or support, training, decision making or provide information for a variety of internal and external clients and partners

Technical knowledge:

You have:
• demonstrated knowledge of resource management legislation related to public land management (e.g. Public Lands Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act and the Environmental Assessment Act) and policy development procedures to provide advice related to the application of lands and waters policies and programs
• knowledge of operational, programs and procedures, to provide context and insight to the development of provincial policies, technical procedural documents and strategic plans

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

You have:
• the ability to identify, assess and develop strategies and plans to implement the lands and waters program and develop solutions to resolve problems or recommend a course of action
• analytical skills to select, interpret and apply applicable public land management legislation and other relevant program policies, procedures and guidelines

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 Thursday, April 13, 2023 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.