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Northern Development Advisor (1)


Ministry of Northern Development


Location

North Bay, ON | Canada


Job description

Discover the allure of Northern Ontario, where breathtaking landscapes and outdoor lifestyles converge. We require your highly developed advisory and program development skills to support the successful delivery of economic development in Northern Ontario.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing Northern communities and a proven track record of driving impactful initiatives.

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?

As a member of an integrated area economic development team, you will:

• Provide advisory and consultative services to economic and social organizations, municipal leaders and businesses
• Participate in the development, coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives in the north
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from associations, stakeholders, the public and internal staff
• Establish linkages and maintain on-going relationships with stakeholders and other partners
• Manage projects and undertake research and analysis

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Valid (class G) driver's license to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation

Specialized Knowledge

• You understand provincial and federal programs related to economic and community development and sector issues and trends.
• You have knowledge of business development/planning, funding approval processes and financial and accounting principles and practices to understand business feasibility and project proposals.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

• You have demonstrated leadership and project management skills in leading task teams, coordinating projects, conducting financial analysis, and managing issues.
• You can review and evaluate project applications.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have demonstrated research and analytical skills to review economic and statistical research and analysis, and economic trends and principles.

Communication Skills

• You have effective oral and written communication skills to exchange information, make presentations, collaborate with clients, and to compose letters, technical reports and presentations.
• You have experience using computer applications and software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and internet.

Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

• You have interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills to work with individuals, businesses, groups and organizations.
• You can work independently and participate on multidisciplinary teams.


Job tags

Remote jobOutdoor


Salary

$1526.9 - $1948.92 per week

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