District Resource Liaison Specialist

Note: This position is located at 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, however alternate work arrangements at other Ministry of Natural Resources locations may be available. **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. 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 position, you will: - 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 negotiation 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. **Leadership and Relationship Management Skills**: - You have leadership skills to work with 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 demonstrate 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 Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 6**Category**: - Lands and Resources**Posted on**: - Friday, September 27, 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. - C-NR-220030/24