Provincial Training Specialist

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry seeks your expertise to support the delivery of an efficient and cost effective training program. 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 - 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. 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: - coordinate and deliver and audit specialized enforcement training for Conservation Officers, Deputy Conservation Officers, and other staff with a compliance and enforcement function within the ministry - coordinate and deliver provincial classroom training, as well as mandatory training such as self-defense and firearms - assist in the development of in-service training standards and policy **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - You have completed the Use of Force Instructor's Course at the Ontario Police College. - You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate. - You can provide proof of having passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course or possess a Possession and Acquisition Firearms Licence. - You have the ability to pass the Ontario Hunting License Examination or equivalent. - You have the ability to pass psychological and physical assessments to determine suitability and fitness for the position. - You have the ability to qualify as a Conservation Officer, which includes the ability to successfully complete Basic Constable Training at the Ontario Police College. - You have the ability to be certified as an Armourer for firearms. **Communication and Interpersonal skills**: - You have communication and presentation skills to research, prepare, present, discuss and explain highly complex information related to legislation, lesson plans, manuals, policies and procedures and accurately evaluate outcomes. - You have interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, facilitation and leadership skills to deal effectively with student/staff concerns, conflict resolution, stress management, managing change, adult learning, group dynamics and working in a team environment. **Specialized knowledge**: - You have knowledge of, and ability to design and deliver specialized training on techniques in areas such as: the Use of Force Continuum, the use of restricted and non-restricted firearms by enforcement officers, self defense tactics, conflict resolution, code of professional and bias-free law enforcement and delivery, evaluation and critiquing of judgment training scenarios at the instructor level. **Planning, Coordinating and Supervisory skills**: - You have planning, coordinating and supervisory skills to effectively plan, manage, determine objectives and priorities, lead teams, assign, coordinate and critique both staff and instructors involved in the delivery of the training program. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region or 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora, Central Region or 106 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region or 12598 Hwy 35, Minden, East Region or 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 18045 County Rd 2, Cornwall, East Region or 75 Dufferin St, Perth, East Region or 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke, East Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 350 Dundas St W, Belleville, East Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region or 41 Hatchery Ln, Picton, East Region or 615 John St N, Aylmer, West Region or 870 Richmond St, Chatham, West Region or 100 Don St, Clinton, West Region or 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland, West Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 1450 7th Ave E, Owen Sound, West Region or 320 Milo Rd, Wheatley, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Annual CRJMC, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search - 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record