Mineral Sector Issues Analyst

at  Ministry of Mines

Do you have strong research and analysis skills? Consider this position with the Ministry of Mines, where you will provide information, data and tools on Ontario’s mineral sector and as well as provide analysis to support the division’s promotional activities

RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

• You have knowledge of research and issues analysis methods and ministry decision-making processes
• You can prepare analyses, and summarize research findings when preparing briefing and issues notes in support of branch/division/ministry policy and program decision-making;
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills to review a variety of highly technical information and data within the unit;
• You can research issues and identify sources of data, collect and compile information, assess what is to be included in written materials and verify adequacy/accuracy of information;
• You have problem-solving skills to identify issues and opportunities impacting the mineral sector and provide advice
  to support the decision making and information needs of senior management.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• You are familiar with Ontario’s mineral sector to ensure briefings and issues notes and ministerial responses consider all aspects of Ontario’s mineral sector;
• You have an understanding of government strategic directions, programs, policies, related provincial and federal legislation and regulation;
• You have expertise in utilizing various computer software and databases to engage with stakeholders, conduct research, and create documents and presentations.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• You have knowledge of communications and public relations theory, techniques, methods and practices as well as research, writing and editing techniques;
• You can prepare a range of communications materials including information, notes, reports, research summaries, briefings and presentation material in response to inquiries from senior government officials and the public;
• You can develop presentations to support participation/attendance at conferences and promotional events as well as stakeholder meetings;
• You can manage and build effective partnerships with internal/external stakeholders.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:

• You have project management and research methodologies;
• You demonstrate organizational and priority-setting skills to respond to often competing requests within short deadlines.

In this role, you will:

• Provide analysis of micro/macroeconomic and financial issues, trends, developments, technologies and international competitiveness factors impacting Ontario’s mineral sector;
• Coordinate research and analysis of current and emerging mineral sector items and issues;
• Prepare a range of analyses, mineral sector and policy/program reports, presentations, briefing materials and other correspondence to facilitate decision-making by the Assistant Deputy Minister and divisional Senior Management;
• Develop and maintain partnerships with other ministries, and other stakeholders to work in a collaborative way to address mineral sector interests.