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Location

Peterborough, ON | Canada

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Job description

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?

Support a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative team in the development and interpretation of ministry policies related to conservation authorities, natural hazards, natural heritage, aggregates and oil/gas and salt resources. This role includes providing technical, analytical and administrative support to the development of Resources Planning and Development Policy Branch policies, regulations, procedures and programs.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Policy development/resource management knowledge:
• knowledge of policy research and analysis techniques, environmental scanning, modelling and trends forecasting, including utilizing databases and websites to gather, summarize and interpret information
• knowledge of policy development processes and Indigenous and public consultation and engagement approaches
• knowledge of data and information analysis techniques and computer-based analytical, data management and modeling techniques to research, compile and analyze data; prepare reports and related materials and recommend effective courses of action

Computer/Information management skills:
• knowledge of personal computers including Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and communication software such as MS Teams
• demonstrated ability to use computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database packages

Research, analysis and critical thinking skills:
• well-developed research and analytical skills to conduct research, analyze, assess and report on complex and diverse issues with attention to detail
• information management skills and computer skills to conduct research and maintain electronic information systems to prepare reports

Interpersonal and communication skills:
• strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to assistant in the interpretation and preparation of technical reports, presentations, briefing notes and communications materials
• professionalism, judgement, demonstrated ability to work in teams, and address contentious issues with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Organization/Project management skills:
• strong organizational and time management skills to undertake and balance multiple tasks and shifting timelines
• ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and with clients and partners

Additional Information:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

Eligibility:

• proof of eligibility to work in Canada
• graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years
• candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNRF 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past
• not a permanent employee in the OPS

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