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SalaryAre you a motivated professional with Protected Areas, resource management, and crown land tenure management knowledge, interested in our protected area lands program? If so, then consider this position with the Balsam Lake Provincial Park or the Southeast Zone Office with Ontario Parks.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:- plan, coordinate, implement and monitor technical and operational lands and resource program activities
- provide leadership and technical advice in implementing the technical and operational aspects of the lands program
- assist in the preparation and implementation of compliance plans and monitoring activities
- communicate lands and resource program information to internal and external clients
- lead the resolution of lands related issues and facilitate the development of partnership arrangements
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
- You have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario to travel within the park.
- The position requires the ability to pass and be designated as a Provincial Park Warden as authorized through the Provincial Parks and Conservation Act.
- You have the ability to operate motor boats, canoes, ATV's and to be able to fly in small planes and/or helicopters.
Technical knowledge:
- You have applied knowledge of lands and Protected Areas.
- You have working knowledge of Protected Areas based resource management planning, and property and land management techniques.
- You have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals (such as Provincial Parks Policy and Guidelines, Public Lands Directives, Protected Areas directives).
Negotiation and interpersonal skills:
- You have proven negotiation skills to facilitate resolution of land management conflicts.
- You have demonstrated interpersonal skills to represent the Ministry in public consultation processes, work with internal and external clients and establish partnerships with groups holding conflicting views.
Planning and coordinating skills:
- You have proven planning and coordinating skills to provide technical input to resource management planning processes, plan and coordinate project expenditures, staff and equipment.
- You can efficiently coordinate work to ensure the timely review, assessment, approval and audits of concurrent projects.
- You can work independently, take initiative and prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines and work on multiple projects
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
- You have sound analytical skills to evaluate and establish training plans and compliance strategies.
- You are proficient at analyzing data, determining issues and can provide recommendations and implement solutions to.resolve disputes and conflicts
Communication skills:
- You have strong communication skills to deliver presentations, discuss sensitive resource decisions, conduct media interviews and respond to public inquiries with diplomacy and tact.
- You have well developed written communication skills to prepare briefing notes, draft Ministry letters, press releases and write technical reports.
Computer skills:
- You have strong knowledge of personal computers/software as well as word-processing, database, electronic mail, internet and spreadsheet applications.
Additional Information:
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Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
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