Consultation and Aboriginal Treaty Rights Advisor - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Mines

Ministry of Mines

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Join our team at the Ministry of Mines and make a significant impact on the advancement of Indigenous affairs in Ontario.

We are seeking a talented individual who brings a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and skills to lead, coordinate, and foster relationships and partnerships in the implementation of corporate strategies, policies, governance, and accountability frameworks.

If you have a strong background in Indigenous affairs, along with exceptional project coordination and research abilities, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and create a positive impact on Indigenous communities in our province.

Note:
This position requires some travel to remote communities that are not accessible by public transit.

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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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?: Working in the Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch, you will:

Research data and issues on Ontario treaties, rights, and cultural values to identify impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights requiring legislative reform, policy, or program responses
Provide strategic policy advice and operational support to management and staff, and stakeholders on Indigenous issues, relations, programs, policy projects and initiatives
Lead and coordinate the development of indepth reports, and present policy options and recommendations to ministry senior management for decisionmaking purposes
Assist senior management in resolving issues arising from consultation and interpretation of Aboriginal and/or treaty rights
Establish and maintain a network of staff and stakeholder relationships

How do I qualify?:

Policy, Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You have experience leading and managing the development of large-scale policy, programs and initiatives.
You have experience providing leadership in policy and program development, delivery and implementation.
You can champion project management approaches, coach staff and provide expert advice to management and stakeholders.
You can effectively complete project deliverables from initial concept through completion.

Consultation, Advice and Issues Management:

You can lead the development and implementation of engagement and consultation strategies with stakeholders and government counterparts.
You can provide consultation advice to regulators and management, including identifying Indigenous communities for mineral resource activity and supporting electronic database maintenance.
You can provide consultation training to regulators and management, helping the ministry meet its Duty to Consult before authorizing mineral exploration and development activities under the Mining Act.

Knowledge of Ontario's Indigenous Communities and Organizations:

You have practical/operational experience in Ontario's Indigenous communities and organizations.
You have extensive knowledge of the factors and issues impacting and influencing Indigenous policy development: the Crown's legal Duty to Consult, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, and intergovernmental relations.
You have an understanding of the concepts, barriers and principles for engaging, consulting, and building relationships with Indigenous partners, communities and organizations.

Research, Evaluation and Analytical Skills:

You can conduct independent research into the history of Aboriginal and treaty rights on a range of levels from community to provincial organizations.
You can assess data and information to develop evidencebased recommendations.
You have research and analytical skills to assess and address issues affecting Indigenous people.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

You have interpersonal and relationship building skills to develop trusting and positive working relationships with colleagues, other government stakeholders and Indigenous organizations and representatives.
You have oral communication skills and political acuity to lead consultations and provide expert, strategic advice, training and support to senior management.
You have demonstrated written communication and computer skills to prepare a variety of correspondence (i.e. reports, presentations, speaking notes, and other communications).