District Resource Liaison Specialist

at  Ministry of Natural Resources

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has protected Ontario’s precious resources for more than 150 years. Our team of passionate professionals seeks a skilled communicator who values building strong and effective relationships with Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous stakeholders.
We seek a strong team player to coordinate and advise the ministry’s collaboration with Indigenous communities on resource management programs. This position works closely with Indigenous communities in Southern Ontario through consultation, engagement and knowledge building opportunities, and is focused on developing and maintaining relationships through excellent communications.
This position is part of the Aylmer Guelph District, a dynamic team that is highly collaborative and that works to develop and support each other in managing Natural Resources in Southwestern Ontario. This team values innovation, initiative and leadership at all levels. Our primary business lines are lands, aggregates and, fish and wildlife. .
For more information or an introductory discussion about this role, the hiring manager, Crystal Lafrance is happy to hear from interested candidates. Please contact Crystal at 519-859-6376 or by email at crystal.lafrance@ontario.ca.

Note: This position is located at 615 John St N, Aylmer, however the following alternate work arrangements may be considered;

• 4890 Victoria Ave. North, Vineland, or
• 1 Stone Road West, Guelph

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• You have the ability to learn or have knowledge of and sensitivity to Indigenous culture, social and economic issues, concerns, legislation, policies and communities within the service area.
• You have the ability to learn or have knowledge of and experience applying natural resource management principles, practices, policies and procedures and government resource management policies, programs, operations and initiatives.
• You have the ability to act as a ministry representative in fulfilling the Crown’s duty to consult (Section 35 of the Constitution) for land use and natural resource management.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• You have proven conflict resolution and facilitation skills to negotiate and build consensus on resource management issues.
• You demonstrate abilities to foster effective relationships with stakeholders and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and associations.
• You have the ability to provide advice and information effectively and produce written products such as briefing notes, reports, presentations and correspondence.

ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated ability to research and analyze information and data to respond to requests, issues and/or concerns.
• You are able to apply policies, procedures and directives to determine/recommend solutions and provide issues management support.

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS:

• You possess proven skills to prepare work plans/budgets and track and monitor expenditures/deliverables.
• You are able to prioritize, coordinate, track and complete work in given timeframes.

In this position, you will:

• Provide advice, plan and lead Indigenous programs and initiatives
• Promote understanding, co-operation and participation in the ministry’s sustainable resource management programs with a focus on lands and resource allocation with communities and other users
• Act as the ministry representative or advisor in resource and issue negotiation with Indigenous communities and associations
• Assist in the development and delivery of community outreach initiatives to non-Indigenous communities