Job Description

Do you have strong stakeholder relations and consultation skills? Can you interpret and apply legislation? The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is currently recruiting for an Indigenous Relations and Partnerships Lead to support program managers and staff in the Provincial Services Division in fostering positive working relationships with Indigenous communities and developing shared approaches and mutual agreements regarding the management of natural resources in the province. This position will focus on matters related to wildland fire and other natural resources emergency management considerations.

About the Branch
The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch (AFFES) provides forest fire management services for the province including fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the basic resources for managing forest fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of forest fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies; and emergency management in response to forest fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

Note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from one of the office locations noted below. However, alternate work arrangements may be available. This position may require travel across the province.

• 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region;
• 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region; or,
• 300 Water Street, Peterborough, East Region

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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 job you will:

• Support the Provincial Services Division in developing positive working relationships with leaders and members of Indigenous communities, developing and implementing policies and programs to advance Indigenous relations.
• Lead and facilitate the management of issues relating to natural resource matters through interpretation of policies, understanding Indigenous rights and providing advice and recommending solutions.
• Lead, facilitate or participate in strategic planning and analysis regarding delivery of provincial Indigenous policies and priorities.
• Develop and propose courses of action to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) and Directors regarding initiatives to further enhance relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Provide expert policy and program development recommendations and advice to senior management .

How do I qualify?

Relationship Management, Consultation and Facilitation Skills:

• You have relationship management skills to maintain and foster partnerships to aid in buy-in of Ministry objectives.
• You can lead collaborative information seeking efforts to ensure sound advice in relation to critical issues.
• You can effectively facilitate and negotiate to achieve Indigenous engagement in natural resource planning and management.
• You have political acuity, tact and discretion to manage issues of sensitive and contentious nature.

Leadership and Program and Policy Development Skills:

• You can provide leadership and technical guidance to staff.
• You can develop policy and program development recommendations, advice and interpretation on the application of policies, legislation, standards and guidelines.
• You can develop policies, guidelines and training to ensure effective implementation, application and integration of strategic policies and legislation.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have experience analyzing and interpreting legislation and policies.
• You can analyze complex and contentious issues, develop strategies and make recommendations.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of natural resource emergency management principles and best practices.
• You have knowledge of and experience with Indigenous relations, including Indigenous studies (history, culture, treaties, reconciliation), Indigenous law and provincial and federal Indigenous policies.

Communication Skills:

• You can effectively communicate and liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders including Indigenous communities and organizations.
• You can prepare and deliver a variety of materials (ex. briefing materials and presentations) tailored to various audiences both internally and externally to government using computer software (ex. word processing, spreadsheets).

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario


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Category:
Consulting and Planning


Posted on:
Monday, August 22, 2022

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-185286/22