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Apply By: Thursday, November 27, 2025 11:59 pm EST

District Resource Liaison Specialist

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Job ID:

236080

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division / North Region

City:

Hearst, Kapuskasing

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

05513 - Community Development Officer 3

Salary:

$1,424.64 - $1,771.45 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


Are you dedicated to fostering understanding, cooperation, and participation in 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.

About the job

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In this position, you will:

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

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

You possess a valid class G driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
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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
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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
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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
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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

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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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.

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Thursday, November 27, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Note:

Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis. 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. E-NR-236080/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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