I&it Business Consultant - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Are you a strategic-minded individual with experience in I&IT delivery and would like to support ministries in the adoption of modern IT solutions and platforms? Do you have strong relationship building skills and experience working with a variety of stakeholders? Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, strategic, delivery-oriented, and inclusive environment? If so, consider this exciting opportunity to work with the Business Partnerships and Planning Branch in the Land and Resources I+IT Cluster.

Ontario is building a world-leading digital government. Innovative future-ready technology is what will bring exceptional people-focused services to life for the people and businesses of Ontario.


Are you excited to create solutions and solve challenges in our dynamic and rapidly changing world? Join the Land and Resources Cluster and be part of an inclusive multi-disciplinary team with strategists, designers, technology and data experts, systems, and software engineers.


Our cluster empowers digital services and programs for Ontario's agriculture, energy, environment, conservation, parks, foods, forestry, mining, and natural resources, and our rural, Indigenous, and northern communities.


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.

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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?: In this role you will:

  • Leverage your understanding of the business, user, and program needs, to provide consultation and advice to an assigned client portfolio, advocating for simpler, better government interactions.
  • Promote usercentric digital ways of thinking and provide strategic support and guidance to ensure optimum use of common and shared technology enablers.
  • Work collaboratively with ministry partners to cocreate strategies, plans, and support the delivery of information and information technology (I&IT) solutions.
  • Liaise between ministry program areas and cluster technical staff, to ensure mutual understanding of business needs and proactive response to challenges or opportunities as they arise.
  • Market I&IT services, activities and products of the Branch/Division/OPS to ministry program owners, including providing advice on the scope of services, and recommending the products or services best suited to their needs.
  • Promote sharing of information technology solutions among clients with similar business and technology needs, in order to optimize use of information technology.

How do I qualify?:


Relationship & Consultation Skills:


  • You bring a partnership mentality, have strong consultation skills to engage with ministry and cluster partners to understand business priorities and goals.
  • You have demonstrated experience providing advice and guidance to support codesign of services with business clients, and understand the importance of standards and governance.
  • You have well developed relationship skills to develop and facilitate partnerships with ministry program areas and ensure understanding of business directions, objectives, and priorities.
  • You have strong communication skills to prepare and present information, options, and recommendations to a variety of different audiences.
  • You have knowledge of and experience in business planning procedures and processes to provide strategic recommendations and advice.
  • You have experience working collaboratively with various stakeholders, influencing outcomes, and obtaining buyin.
  • You have the ability to understand business needs, identify partnership opportunities, match technology solutions to requirements, and provide advice on effective use of I&IT.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:


  • You can conduct needs assessments and understand multiple, complex and potentially conflicting business requirements.
  • You can identify, itemize and articulate viable options for solving identified problems.
  • You have the ability to identify risk and formulate specific recommendations based on a clearly reasoned rationale.
  • You have experience performing analysis and clearly presenting the results of your analysis to senior management.
  • You know how to identify, assess, and articulate issues to gain consensus on a path towards resolution.

Technical Knowledge:


  • You have knowledge of existing technology and IT industry trends, developments, and emerging technolo
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