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Project and Change Management Analyst
Are you interested in joining a small, dynamic team that serves as the ministry’s hub for corporate priorities and emerging initiatives?
Join the Ministry of Natural Resources’ new Corporate Coordination and Innovation Section as we streamline how we coordinate corporate requests, support emerging enterprise initiatives, and lead efforts that make our programs and services more efficient and effective. In this role, you will lead projects that improve program delivery, shape plans and policies, and develop frameworks and evaluations. You will provide expert advice, build strong partnerships, and manage stakeholder engagement to advance ministry-wide goals.
Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the division and the positions to be filled.
Date: April 9th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
A link to the information session is here.
Remember to add this event to your calendar
- This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions
About the job
You will:
- lead business process transformation projects, including mapping, Lean reviews, evaluations, and business case development
- assess trends, risks, and cross jurisdictional impacts; set KPIs and performance metrics for improvement
- drive strategic initiatives by creating project plans, guiding cross functional teams, and managing milestones
- lead change management, analyze project data, and produce dashboards to support progress and results
- work across branches and divisions, building strong relationships that enable effective collaboration, supporting alignment and delivery
- provide strategic advice, resolve issues, represent ministry positions, and support transformation efforts
What you bring to the team
Business process transformation
You have:
- knowledge of theories, principles and practices related to business process re-engineering, project management, change management and related projects
- knowledge of business analysis and process re-engineering methodologies and techniques
Project management and change management skills
You have:
- knowledge of project planning and project management principles and methodologies
- knowledge of change management techniques to ensure that all changes incurred by the projects are identified, planned, coordinated and implemented
- operational planning and development skills to implement and monitor operational project management policies and procedures
- planning and organizational skills to plan and direct projects, coordinate with stakeholders and expedite progress
Communication and interpersonal skills
You have:
- the ability to communicate clearly and confidently through reports, presentations, and updates that keep stakeholders informed
- consultation, collaboration and persuasion skills to obtain an understanding of business processes and other implications
- tact and political acuity to encourage engagement and acceptance of strategies, new business and processes
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
You can:
- apply research methodologies, tools, planning and program evaluation techniques
- plan, design and lead multiple projects to develop best practice program design solutions
- lead and undertake options analysis, cost-benefit and risk assessment analysis and recommend strategies to mitigate risks
- determine requirements for planning and business documents and submissions
- evaluate and define project management requirements
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, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
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.
- E-NR-242793/26(2)
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.
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- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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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: Project and Change Management Analyst
Company: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Location: Peterborough
