Regional Planner - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you looking to showcase your initiative and demonstrate your policy interpretation, analytical and relationship building skills to resolve land use and resource management challenges? If so, consider this opportunity to further enhance your career within the planning discipline.

This challenging and rewarding position requires knowledge of land use, resource management and project planning processes, and landscape level project management.

About Us

The Land Use Planning and Strategic Issues Section is the lead for land use planning, issues management and communication functions within the Regional Operations Division, Northwest Region.

The division is responsible for the implementation and delivery of provincial land use and resource management policy and programs on local and regional levels.

We are looking for new team members who are keen to put their skills to work across a challenging portfolio of land use, resource management and project planning initiatives.

Our team helps to deliver the ministry's business by providing planning expertise to a wide range of ministry and external parties and initiatives.

We work closely together to support one another and bring diverse perspectives to the work we do.

If you have a passion for natural resource management and can contribute to our collaborative team, then consider bringing your expertise to this role.

Interested individuals are invited to learn more about the position and the competition process by participating in a virtual Open House on Feb. 24th, 2023 at 11:00 am (EST).

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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

Note:
The permanent position is located in either Kenora or Sioux Lookout.

The temporary positions are located in Red Lake (1) and Thunder Bay (1), however, alternate work arrangements may be available, based on operational feasibility and OPS guidelines.

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.

Visit the

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:

lead and coordinate planning teams' input and review of land use and resource management policy documents, broad scale or landscape level projects, to identify potential conflicts with ministry resource objectives

- obtain input from ministry program specialists. Synthesize, analyze and consolidate input received and make recommendations and present options for decision making
- deliver land use planning, resource management planning and environmental assessment advice and training to integrated project teams, and staff across the region
- provide interpretation, explanation and advice to managers, staff, clients and stakeholders regarding Crown, municipal and resource management and project planning legislation, policy and procedures
- consult with colleagues across the Ministry, external agencies, groups and individuals on broad scale or landscape level land use and resource management plans, projects, issues to develop strategies and achieve program results
- prepare analysis, briefing notes, Minister's letters for senior management and support issues management

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Analytical, Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills:

You have:

analytical skills to interpret, review, assess and contribute to the development of land use and resource management plans and broad scale projects/proposals, legislation, policies and plans

- reasoning and problem-solving skills to identify implications, provide recommendations and options to facilitate resolution of land use and resource management challenges and impacts on Ministry interests

Planning, Coordination and Project Management Skills: You can: