District Manager

Consider these unique strategic leadership opportunities to passionately serve Ontarians through natural resource management excellence in the North East District with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. We embody a strong people-focused leadership culture centered on leadership that is authentic, purposeful, inspiring, aware and enabling. If these values resonate with you, consider this future focused opportunity to make an impact using your strategic thinking, political acuity skills and passion for client service in the development, promotion and delivery of effective resource management programs in Ontario. **ABOUT US** The natural diversity of our province provides enormous economic and social benefits to communities through forestry, fishing, recreation and other activities. Many Ontarians depend on this rich biodiversity for their livelihoods. Our staff are dedicated to serving Ontarians through active management of Crown lands, aggregate resources, water resources, fish and wildlife, land use planning, and forestry. **Note**: Vacancies available: - One permanent vacancy in Chapleau or Wawa - One permanent vacancy in South Porcupine or Kirkland Lake - One 12-month temporary assignment in North Bay (with possibility of extension) The results of this competition may be used to fill vacancies in the following locations: - 3767 Hwy 69 South, Sudbury - 64 Church Street, Sault Ste Marie - 4-2 Hwy 11 South, Cochrane - 613 Front Street, Hearst - 122 Government Road West, Kapuskasing - 5520 Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine **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. To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring. You are requested to complete the voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS. 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?**: As District Manager, you will: - Lead and engage a diverse team of high performers, while fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, accessibility and excellence. - Implement and promote transformational change initiatives ministry and regional programs and policies. - Set district priorities and meet divisional objectives by planning, budgeting, allocating and managing human and fiscal resources. - Provide input into and implement policy and program direction related to Crown land, forestry, fish, wildlife and water resource management. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and public service excellence through the implementation of government priorities Crown Forest Sustainability Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, and the Public Lands Act at the local level. - Lead and oversee stakeholder and Indigenous community relations and consultations while supporting responsive resource stewardship and management decisions. **Leadership in the OPS** The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes: - You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage. - You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose. - You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day. **How do I qualify?**: **Strategic Leadership Skills**: - You have demonstrated strategic leadership skills to inspire, engage, motivate and mentor staff to achieve results on high profile business priorities and operational needs. - You are committed to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. - You have knowledge of human resources theories, principles and practices to lead talent management/succession planning and performance management activities. - You can lead change management activities through effective planning, communication and implementation of complex transformation projects. **Stakeholder Relationship Management**: - You have excellent stakeholder management skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships across a broad range of high profile stakeholders and with key partners. - You have strong and ef