Bring your expertise in forest licensing and allocation to the Forest Licensing Unit within the Ministry of Natural Resources, where you will help to shape the landscape of forest licensing and regulation in Ontario.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role
In this role, you will:
- provide strategic advice and leadership related to forestry licensing and wood allocation, including forestry legislation and its applicable regulations, policies and procedures
- provide support to the ministry's Forestry division and field organization regarding operational policy, implementation and issues management as they relate to forestry licensing and wood allocation
- provide coordination, implementation and integration of a modernized forest tenure and pricing system at a provincial level
You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
- extensive knowledge of legislation, regulations and Ministry forestry program, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures, as it relates to forest licensing and allocation
- strong knowledge of resource management principles and practices in Ontario
- knowledge of legislation and policy development, and government decision-making processes
- demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills in order to effectively gain support for section's programs, attend meetings/conferences, and to work in a team environment
- proven communication skills, tact, diplomacy and good judgement in order to present information effectively and to brief and liaise with senior Ministry staff and forest industry officials
- written communication skills to prepare reports, correspondence and in the development of guideline and policy documents
- well developed administrative, project management and organizational skills to manage and prioritize competing demands and maintain tight deadlines under pressure
- proven record of results orientation individually and within a team
- ability to use strong analytical and evaluative skills to interpret policy and legislation and to strategically develop standards and guidelines
- ability to analyze, interpret and apply financial related information
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
