Management and Infrastructure
Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Policy
Division, Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch, Crown Lands Section
Website: http://www.ontario.ca/careers
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
We are seeking a creative, technically strong, strategic thinker to
join a team of policy professionals that contribute to the
development, coordination and maintenance of provincial policies and
program development relating to water
management and associated
infrastructure.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• provide policy advice and expertise related to water management and
the administration of the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act including
dam safety, water management planning and the consideration of
environmental sustainability and physical infrastructure
• support strategic planning by conducting environmental scans,
remaining abreast of issues associated with the wise use of water
resources and working closely with government agencies, industry and
non-governmental organizations
• thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment, regularly interacting
with professionals from a variety of disciplines including
engineering, biology, planning and finance
• play a key role in participating on staff level intergovernmental
and external stakeholder committees, task groups, partnerships and
business relationships
Location: 300 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario
How do I qualify?
Technical Expertise:
• you have expert knowledge of current theories, methodologies,
issues, applications and practices related to water management and
physical infrastructure in order to provide expert advice related to
wise management of Ontario water resources including administration of
the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act
• you have sound knowledge of current and emerging issues relating to
this field in order to contribute to the development of provincial
policies and programs, assist in drafting legislation and technical
guidelines and provide advice
Policy Development Experience:
• you have knowledge of the policy development and evaluation process
including an understanding of the importance of stakeholder engagement
Analytical and Evaluative Skills:
• you have proven strategic thinking, analytical and decision-making
skills required to evaluate policies, strategies, plans and proposals
to determine their relevance
• you have the ability to assist in the development of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines and provide strategic advice
Project Management Skills:
• you have demonstrated project management, work planning, organizinal
and coordinating skills as well as the ability to deal with large
volumes of information and data
Relationship Management and Communication Skills:
• you have demonstrated relationship management skills to liaise with
ministry staff, other ministries, other levels of government and key
industry, non-governmental organizational and public interest
stakeholders
• you can display effective communication skills to consult,
influence, prepare reports, make presentations and train staff
Salary range: $67,590.00 – $99,600.00 per year
Please apply online, only, at http://www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting
Job ID 76844 by May 12, 2015. Faxes are not being accepted at this
time. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide
your contact
information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48
hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human
Rights Code.