Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ,Manager, Species at Risk and Biodiversity Protection Jobs in Canada

olicies and funding
programs to support the objectives of the MNRF biodiversity conservation
mandate in Ontario.

• Provide
  leadership and support for the development of provincial legislation,
  regulations, policies, strategies and funding programs for biodiversity
  conservation, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
• Manage
  and oversee policy research, environmental scanning, risk assessment,
  engagement processes and analysis on biodiversity and species at risk
  issues.
• Lead
  the development of submissions to support Cabinet decision-making.
• Oversee
  ministry relationships, lead consultations and work collaboratively with a
  wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Provide
  ministry leadership in provincial, national and bi-national forums.
• Lead
  the development and delivery of strategic direction, business plans and
  performance measures.
• Manage
  senior policy staff and two Coordinators of policy units comprised of
  policy professionals and subject matter experts.

• You
  have experience leading and motivating high-performing and diverse teams.
• You
  are a transformational, innovative thinker that can plan strategically and
  communicate a vision to those around you.
• You
  foster a diverse and inclusive workplace through sound human resources
  practices.

• You
  have demonstrated experience with the principles of policy planning and
  strategies to lead complex multi-partner projects/initiatives.
• You
  have the ability to provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and
  application of related ministry legislation, policies, procedures and
  standards.
• You
  understand and have experience with human resources, administrative,
  financial and budget allocation policies, processes and systems.
• You
  understand natural resources management, environmental protection and
  biodiversity conservation to effectively lead the development of policies
  and funding programs related to biodiversity and species conservation and
  recovery.

• You
  have experience managing strategic relationships/partnerships,
  collaborative networks and consultation processes with ministry officials,
  across the Ontario Public Service and with representatives of
  municipalities, federal and other provincial jurisdictions, First Nations
  and the academic/scientific and stewardship community.
• You
  maintain open lines of communication that sustain positive and productive
  relationships, including effective negotiation and consensus building
  skills.
• You
  can manage the provision of expert consultation services for biodiversity
  conservation program delivery in order to support the implementation of
  new programs.

• You
  have excellent political acuity to anticipate and respond to politically
  sensitive situations.
• You
  have flexibility and resilience to adapt in a changing environment.
• You
  understand government decision-making processes and structures.
• You
  have demonstrated the ability to identify shifts, trends and opportunities
  to improve how business is done with internal and external stakeholders.

Please
apply online, only, by Friday, October 23, 2015, by visiting http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=82932
. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not
being accepted at this time. If you require accommodation in order to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Executive Talent
Search Unit at careersexecutive ontario.ca* Only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.