Environmental Bill of Rights Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Office of the Auditor General of Ontario

Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
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Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (Office) is recruiting a highly motivated professional interested in making a difference for the benefit of the members of the Legislative Assembly and the people of Ontario. You will be part of a team of professionals in our environment portfolio, contributing to the Office's mandate of promoting accountability and value for money in government and broader public sector operations.


The Office reports annually on the operation of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, including conducting reviews of any environmental matters our Office considers appropriate.

This law gives all Ontarians the right to know about, and be involved in, environmentally significant decisions made by the Ontario government.

The Environmental Bill of Rights Specialist will work primarily in the Commissioner of the Environment's portfolio on the Environment Team that assesses and reports annually on ministries' compliance with, and implementation of, the Environmental Bill of Rights.


What can I expect to do in this role?: As the Environmental Bill of Rights Specialist, you will:

  • identify, develop and prioritize significant issues with respect to ministries' compliance with, and implementation of, the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR);
- conduct research, interview ministry staff, experts and stakeholders, review documents, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative information, and execute other work to gather supporting evidence; and
- draft clear, concise findings for assigned components of the audit of EBR operations, and other related assignments.


How do I qualify?:


Qualifications:


  • A Bachelor's degree in environmental studies/sciences or related fields (e.g., law, biology, planning), with preference given to individuals with a Master's or PhD in these fields, and those with work experience in environmental law, science or policy.
  • Experience researching, analyzing and reporting on environmental matters.
  • Ability and desire to work out of our office in Toronto (20 Dundas Street West).
  • Ability and desire to travel within Ontario.
  • Work experience in the public sector (e.g., an Ontario ministry or agency, conservation authority, municipality, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.) or the private sector (e.g., an environmental consulting firm) is an asset.

Required Skills:

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge or experience in environmental studies, sciences, policies and/or programs.
  • General understanding of the Ontario government environment, legislative processes and government policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and principles, including data analysis, sampling techniques, surveys, questionnaires, and interviews.
  • Familiarity with Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, and the tools available to Ontarians under this legislation.

Analytical, Judgement and Problem-solving Skills:


  • Strong research and analytical skills to assess multidimensional problems and program/audit/process improvement issues.
  • Proven judgement to independently identify audit issues, determine root causes, analyze impacts and make recommendations.
  • Strong organizational skills to coordinate work with other team members in order to complete work within an agreed upon time frame.

Communication and Relationship-management Skills:


  • Strong oral communication skills to communicate observations, recommendations and action plans with auditees.
  • Excellent written communication skills to ensure reports are clear and concise and can be easily understood by the auditees and the public.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Application Information:


Note:

Prior to an offer of employment, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo a screening by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).

Cindy MacDonald

Director, Human Resources and Office Services

Address: 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1530, Toronto, Ontario We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

  • The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code._

Additional Information:


Address:


  • 1 Permanent, 20 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:


  • Excluded
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    Schedule:

Category:


  • Environment
    Posted on:
  • Friday, January 27, 2023
    Note:


Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that w
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