Land Claims Specialist and Team Lead - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Ministry of Mines

Ministry of Mines

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Showcase your leadership skills in this unique opportunity to lead, develop and coordinate land claims and consultation related initiatives and negotiations for the Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch, Mines and Minerals Division.

Note:

This position is located at 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, however alternate work arrangements may be available.

About Us

The Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch provides information and advisory services regarding Indigenous affairs to all divisions and branches of the ministry.

These services are primarily focused on information and advice regarding the duty to consult, Aboriginal and treaty rights, facilitating partnerships and relationship building with Indigenous communities in Ontario, Supporting Ring of Fire community wellness initiatives and infrastructure developments.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
Onthejob training to support your success in the role

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:

Provide leadership, expertise and direction to the ministry on Indigenous land claim management
Lead and represent the ministry in Ontario's Indigenous land claim negotiations and public consultation processes
Develop networking processes between key Indigenous and industry clients and stakeholders
Facilitate and manage resolution of concerns and issues with and between key Indigenous and industry clients and stakeholders, including other ministries and levels of government
Lead and coordinate the provision of consultation services (Indigenous affairs, negotiations, operational and policy information, interpretation, analyses, recommendations)
Lead the development of negotiations, issues management, operational and policyspecific communication plans and strategies
Provide strategic policy advice to ministries and agencies, boards, and commissions, on Indigenous affairs, negotiations, issues, relations, programs, policy projects and initiatives
Lead project teams conducting studies/projects
Lead the research and analysis of ministry policies, programs, and Cabinet submissions
Coordinate the planning and development of research projects
Lead and coordinate the development of indepth reports, present policy options and recommendations to ministry senior management for decision making purposes, and prepare documentation (e.g. to support Cabinet submissions, and legislative amendments).

Note:
This position requires travel throughout Ontario, including travel to remote Indigenous communities

How do I qualify?:

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of legislation related to Indigenous affairs as well as meeting the ministry's duty to consult
You have knowledge of policy, and program development principles and techniques as well as decisionmaking processes to lead and/or participate in the development of provincial policies and programs related to Indigenous affairs
You understand the historical, social, economic, legal, and political context underlying Indigenous policy development and government relations
You have knowledge of theories, principles and practices of negotiation and mediation techniques to lead negotiations with the Federal government and Indigenous representatives and to represent the ministry's interest in land claims being negotiated

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You have excellent oral and written communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence
You have effective facilitation, negotiation, mediation, consultation, consensusbuilding and leadership skills to lead the ministry in land claim negotiations and consultations with stakeholders
You have excellent presentation and persuasion skills to represent the ministry's interests and positions in land claim negotiations and consultations; and