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Forest Licensing and Regulatory Specialist Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie at Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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Forest Licensing and Regulatory Specialist
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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
About the job
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
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
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.
Technical expertise:
- 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
Communication skills:
- 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
Project management and organizational skills:
- 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
Analytical skills:
- 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
Don’t meet every qualification?
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!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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
Additional information:
- 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region
Note:
- N-NR-246367/26
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Title: Forest Licensing and Regulatory Specialist
Company: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
