Resource Management Coordinator

Are you a strong communicator with political acuity, issues management experience and project management skills who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast paced environment? Do you excel at providing issues management and advice on high profile contentious issues affecting program delivery? If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry where you will support the delivery of ministry programs related to natural resource planning and management in Ontario. Consider this excellent opportunity to utilize your talents and take your career to the next level. 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 - 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: - provide strategic project management, communication, coordination, support and advice to anticipate and address MNRF-related contentious issues and key initiatives - identify emerging trends, recommend and implement communication techniques/strategies to address work with communities, clients, stakeholders and internal counterparts, and to implement and achieve ministry priorities - liaise, coordinate and consult with internal staff and external partners or clients to manage and provide advice and problem solving support on approvals and processes, resource management issues and/or initiatives **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - The permanent position requires that you are proficient in both English and French oral at the advanced level **Communication and interpersonal skills**: - You have demonstrated consultation and negotiation skills to establish, enhance and negotiate project/program delivery. - You have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders/groups and to maintain linkages and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the Ontario Public Service. - You have presentation skills to discuss and present information on Ministry priorities, business needs, strategic direction, services, projects and opportunities. **Analytical skills**: - You have well developed change management skills to implement ministry field delivery approach and build support from ministry stakeholders and partners. - You possess good judgement, political acuity, problem-solving and issues management skills to anticipate issues, provide risk management strategies and respond effectively. **Technical expertise**: - You have the ability to learn or have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of natural resource planning and management to lead project initiatives; and to provide expert advice both internally and externally. **Project management and leadership skills**: - You have project management skills and knowledge to create and/or manage initiatives, and to develop terms of reference, organize and assign tasks, coordinate and monitor project work. - You have strong leadership skills to coordinate and/or lead projects/initiatives and promote achievement of objectives. **Organizational skills**: - You have the organizational skills required to manage confidential information gathering functions and to ensure information is technically complete, accurate and delivered within required timelines. - You have planning and organization skills to lead multiple and concurrent projects/initiatives and effectively meet deadlines. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 1 Bilingual Permanent, 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region - 1 Temporary, duration up to 5 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**: - 3-A**Category**: - Lands and Resources**Posted on**: - M