RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Job ID:
231744
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Regional Operations Division
City:
Kemptville, Kingston
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary assignments/contracts for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Job code:
14014 - Resources Manager 3 (B/U)
Salary:
$1,373.31 - $1,732.13 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you skilled in issues management, communications and project management related to natural resource management? The Ministry of Natural Resources’ Regional Operations Division plays an important role in the province’s emergency response plans, land use plans, forest management planning, and authorizations for mining and infrastructure projects, If you are seeking an opportunity to take your career to the next level and work in a dynamic team, we look forward to hearing from you.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• 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.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

You have:

• consultation and negotiation skills to establish, enhance and negotiate project/program delivery
• an ability 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 Service
• presentation skills to discuss and present information on Ministry priorities, business needs, strategic direction, services, projects and opportunities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

You have:

• knowledge of project management principles and processes to create, lead and/or manage initiatives, projects or related issues
• leadership skills to coordinate and/or lead projects and initiatives and to establish and monitor project plans and the achievement of objectives

ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

You have:

• change management skills to implement ministry field delivery approach and build support from ministry stakeholders and partners
• judgement, political acuity, problem-solving and issues management skills to anticipate issues, provide risk management strategies and respond effectively

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:

You have:

• organizational skills are required to manage confidential information gathering functions and to ensure information is technically complete, accurate and delivered within required timelines
• planning and organization skills to lead multiple, concurrent projects/initiatives or issues

DON’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 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.
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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.

• 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 initiative