About the job
In this role, you will :
- provide strategic project management, communication, coordination, support and advice to anticipate and address MNR-related contentious issues and key initiatives
- identify emerging trends, recommend and implement communication techniques / strategies to address work with clients, stakeholders and internal counterparts, and to implement and achieve ministry priorities
- provide leadership and guidance to district staff and management through the consistent application of ministry policies, procedures, workflow and resolution of problems
- liaise, coordinate and consult with internal staff and external partners or clients to manage and provide advice on approvals and processes, resource management issues and / or initiatives
What you bring to the team
Technical expertise
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 externallyknowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Environmental Assessment Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Public Lands Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Aggregate Resources Act, Crown Forest Sustainability Act)Communication and interpersonal skills
consultation and negotiation skills to establish, enhance and negotiate project / program deliveryability 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 Servicepresentation skills to discuss and present information on Ministry priorities, business needs, strategic direction, services, projects and opportunitiesProject management and leadership skills
knowledge of project management principles and processes to create, lead and / or manage initiatives, projects or related issuesleadership skills to coordinate and / or lead projects initiatives and to establish and monitor project plans and the achievement of objectivesAnalytical skills
change management skills to implement ministry field delivery approach and build support from ministry stakeholders and partnersjudgement, political acuity, problem-solving and issues management skills to anticipate issues, provide risk management strategies and respond effectivelyOrganizational skills
organizational skills are required to manage confidential information gathering functions and to ensure information is technically complete, accurate and delivered within required timelinesplanning and organization skills to lead multiple, concurrent projects / initiatives or issuesDon’t meet every qualification?
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
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.
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Apply By : Tuesday, February 10, 2026 11 : 59pm EST
Position details :
1 English Permanent, 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, North Region or 479 Government St, Dryden, North Region or 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North RegionCompensation group : Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours : Schedule 3-A
Category : Lands and Resources
Posted on : Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Note : N-NR-240537 / 26
How to apply
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 matière de langue et évaluation
Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consulte la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais / français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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