District Resource Liaison Specialist

2 weeks ago

Northwestern Ontario, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources Full time

Indigenous communities are important contributors to natural and sustainable resource management. As a skilled communicator with a sound grasp of natural resource management, you will use your in-depth knowledge of Indigenous culture and issues to work with Indigenous people, non-Indigenous communities and others on a variety of resource management issues. This is a rewarding role and we encourage you to apply to this opportunity with the Regional Operations Division at the Ministry of Natural Resources.


Why work for the Regional Operations Division and the Ontario Public Service?
  • Meaningful work impacting your community and the environment
  • Close-knit teams and work-life balance
  • Stability in a changing world: a defined benefit pension plan
  • Generous pregnancy/parental leave top-up benefits
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance for added security when life throws you curveballs
  • Huge variety of development opportunities both within the division and across the public service
  • We understand that your employer should offer more than just a paycheque: enjoy three weeks of vacation days a year to start, ability to apply for a variety of leaves, and access to compressed work week and telework.
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?
  • Build cooperative and effective relationships with local Indigenous communities
  • Provide advice, plan and lead Indigenous programs and initiatives
  • Promote understanding, co-operation and participation in the ministry's sustainable resource management programs with a focus on lands and resource allocation with communities and other users
  • Act as the ministry representative or advisor in resource and issue negotiations with Indigenous communities and associations
  • Prepare budget submissions and explore funding options as well as authorize and track expenditures for Indigenous and non-Indigenous programs and initiatives within communities
  • Assist in the development and delivery of community outreach initiatives to non-Indigenous communities
How do I qualify? Mandatory
  • You possess a valid class G driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Specialized Knowledge
  • You have knowledge of Indigenous cultures and related social and economic issues and opportunities in order to conduct informed consultations and engagement with Indigenous communities.
  • You understand community development principles, promote and assist in the planning of Indigenous training initiatives and economic development opportunities and provide advice on these matters.
  • You can understand and apply resource management policies and procedures.
Leadership and Relationship Management Skills
  • You have leadership skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders with differing interests and cultures.
  • You possess conflict resolution and facilitation skills to negotiate and build consensus on resource management issues.
  • You are adept at developing and maintaining good relationships including those with stakeholders and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Communication Skills
  • You have demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in order to provide direction, respond to inquiries and draft items such as briefing notes, reports, presentations and correspondence.
Research and Analytical Skills
  • You can conduct research and analyze information/data to respond to requests and concerns, recommend solutions and provide issues management support.
Additional Information:

Address: 1 English Permanent, 808 Robertson St, Kenora Area Office, Kenora, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 6

Category: Lands and Resources

Posted on: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Note: The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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