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Divisional Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator - Ministry of Natural Resources
Centre Partenaires pour l'emploi / Partners for Employment Centre
Full-Time • Hearst Region
Division: Regional Operations Division, Divisional Support Branch
City: Aurora, Aylmer, Bancroft, Blind River, Chapleau, Cochrane, Dryden, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Guelph, Hearst, Ignace, Kapuskasing, Kemptville, Kenora, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Midhurst, Minden, Nipigon, North Bay, Owen Sound, Parry Sound, Pembroke, Peterborough, Red Lake, Sault Ste Marie, Sioux Lookout, South Porcupine, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Wawa
City: Aurora, Aylmer, Bancroft, Blind River, Chapleau, Cochrane, Dryden, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Guelph, Hearst, Ignace, Kapuskasing, Kemptville, Kenora, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Midhurst, Minden, Nipigon, North Bay, Owen Sound, Parry Sound, Pembroke, Peterborough, Red Lake, Sault Ste Marie, Sioux Lookout, South Porcupine, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Wawa
Language of Position(s): English
Job Term: 1 Permanent
Job Code: 6A008 - ProgPlanEval06
Salary:$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per Year
Posting Status: Open
Job ID:219480
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Are you a passionate advocate for Indigenous relations, and have the desire to deliver priority work and drive meaningful change? Do you possess the skills to coordinate and collaborate broadly, and ensure alignment with provincial policies and guidelines?
If so, we invite you to consider an exciting career opportunity as a Divisional Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator with the Divisional Support Branch, Indigenous Relations Support Services Section.
Why join our team
We are dedicated to fostering strong relationships and meaningful collaborations with Indigenous communities, and with teams across our division and ministry. We are committed to advancing Indigenous initiatives and policies while upholding the highest standards of excellence. As a Divisional Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our vision and delivering impactful results.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
Interested in learning more?
To learn more about this role, the ministry, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on December 4th at 1:00 – 1:30 pm. Please register here. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
Meet the Manager: Suzy Shalla
Suzy is a people-focused leader who values relationships and strong collaboration. Her passion for diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism drives her to foster a trusting, respectful, and welcoming team culture. With a strategic leadership approach, her teams consistently deliver on key ministry priorities while leveraging a strong knowledge of Indigenous relations and resource management in Ontario.
Please Note: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from any MNR location, based on availability. Management will assign a work location with consideration to operational feasibility and the candidate's preference.
Southern locations:
300 Water St, Peterborough; 106 Monck St, Bancroft; 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston; 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville; 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke; 12698 Hwy 35, Minden; 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph; 615 John St N, Aylmer; 1450 1st Ave E, Owen Sound; 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora; 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst; 7 Bay St, Parry Sound; 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge; 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland
Northern locations:
5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine; 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury; 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay; 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie; 62 Queen Ave, Blind River; 190 Cherry St, Chapleau; 48 Mission Rd, Wawa; 613 Front St, Hearst; 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing; 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane; 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake; 435 James St S, Thunder Bay; 479 Government Rd, Dryden; 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout; 922 Scott St, Fort Frances; Hwy 599, PO Box 448, Ignace; 808 Robertson St, Kenora; 227 Howey St, Red Lake; 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon; 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton; 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan
Don't meet every requirement?
If you're excited to work for the Ontario Public Service but don't think you meet all the criteria, please still consider applying. We recognize no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate.
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.
• Lead and/or participates in projects and new initiatives
• Analyze needs against regional and divisional priorities and develop solutions
• Lead or coordinate the development of Indigenous strategic and operational plans for implementation; perform environmental scans and drafts strategic plans
• Provide operational leadership, guidance and advice through consultation, negotiations and conflict resolution
• Develop Indigenous training materials and delivers training to Ministry management and staff, staff in other ministries and agencies, and stakeholders
• You have leadership skills to lead and direct the work of staff assigned to projects and other initiatives and to chair/lead working groups and task teams
• You have interpersonal, team work and influencing skills to work with staff in the division and other divisions to ensure ongoing positive collaboration
• You have proven ability to work with diverse groups, including the general public, to converse effectively with a variety of contacts, stimulate discussions and provide advice on Indigenous issues
• You are able to prepare presentations and brief management
• You have strategic thinking to identify and assess gaps and opportunities for business/ process improvement
• Indigenous studies, treaties and agreements to lead, facilitate and/or provide advice related to Indigenous affairs within the Division
If so, we invite you to consider an exciting career opportunity as a Divisional Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator with the Divisional Support Branch, Indigenous Relations Support Services Section.
Why join our team
We are dedicated to fostering strong relationships and meaningful collaborations with Indigenous communities, and with teams across our division and ministry. We are committed to advancing Indigenous initiatives and policies while upholding the highest standards of excellence. As a Divisional Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our vision and delivering impactful results.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
Interested in learning more?
To learn more about this role, the ministry, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on December 4th at 1:00 – 1:30 pm. Please register here. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
Meet the Manager: Suzy Shalla
Suzy is a people-focused leader who values relationships and strong collaboration. Her passion for diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism drives her to foster a trusting, respectful, and welcoming team culture. With a strategic leadership approach, her teams consistently deliver on key ministry priorities while leveraging a strong knowledge of Indigenous relations and resource management in Ontario.
Please Note: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from any MNR location, based on availability. Management will assign a work location with consideration to operational feasibility and the candidate's preference.
Southern locations:
300 Water St, Peterborough; 106 Monck St, Bancroft; 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston; 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville; 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke; 12698 Hwy 35, Minden; 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph; 615 John St N, Aylmer; 1450 1st Ave E, Owen Sound; 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora; 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst; 7 Bay St, Parry Sound; 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge; 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland
Northern locations:
5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine; 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury; 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay; 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie; 62 Queen Ave, Blind River; 190 Cherry St, Chapleau; 48 Mission Rd, Wawa; 613 Front St, Hearst; 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing; 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane; 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake; 435 James St S, Thunder Bay; 479 Government Rd, Dryden; 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout; 922 Scott St, Fort Frances; Hwy 599, PO Box 448, Ignace; 808 Robertson St, Kenora; 227 Howey St, Red Lake; 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon; 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton; 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan
Don't meet every requirement?
If you're excited to work for the Ontario Public Service but don't think you meet all the criteria, please still consider applying. We recognize no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate.
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?
Working as the divisional representative for the Regional Operations Division, responsible for leading the delivery of resource management advice and divisional coordination/implementation, this position will:• Lead and/or participates in projects and new initiatives
• Analyze needs against regional and divisional priorities and develop solutions
• Lead or coordinate the development of Indigenous strategic and operational plans for implementation; perform environmental scans and drafts strategic plans
• Provide operational leadership, guidance and advice through consultation, negotiations and conflict resolution
• Develop Indigenous training materials and delivers training to Ministry management and staff, staff in other ministries and agencies, and stakeholders
How do I qualify?
Program and Project Management
• You have project planning and management experience to lead and manage multiple, medium- to large-sized projects within budget and timelines• You have leadership skills to lead and direct the work of staff assigned to projects and other initiatives and to chair/lead working groups and task teams
Interpersonal and Consultation
• You have interpersonal and negotiation skills to gain support and commitment for projects or a specific course of action• You have interpersonal, team work and influencing skills to work with staff in the division and other divisions to ensure ongoing positive collaboration
• You have proven ability to work with diverse groups, including the general public, to converse effectively with a variety of contacts, stimulate discussions and provide advice on Indigenous issues
Communication
• You can prepare a range of written materials such as briefings and policy proposals• You are able to prepare presentations and brief management
Analytical and Problem-Solving
• You can research, evaluate and address needs, issues and concerns of the public and ministry partners• You have strategic thinking to identify and assess gaps and opportunities for business/ process improvement
Knowledge
You have knowledge of:• Indigenous studies, treaties and agreements to lead, facilitate and/or provide advice related to Indigenous affairs within the Division
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 106 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region or 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke, East Region or 12698 Hwy 35, Minden, East Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 615 John St N, Aylmer, West Region or 1450 1st Ave E, Owen Sound, West Region or 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora, Central Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region or 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay, North Region or 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 62 Queen Ave, Blind River, North Region or 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region or 48 Mission Rd, Wawa, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region or 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region or 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 479 Government St, Dryden, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region or 92 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region or Hwy 599, PO Box 448, Ignace, North Region or 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region or 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- C-NR-219480/24(2)
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
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- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 11, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
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Job Expires: 2024-12-12
