Issues Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you experienced with issues management and have strong organizational, coordination and communication skills? Have you developed a solid reputation for providing expert advice on a variety of high-profile and sensitive issues? Do you enjoy working in fast-paced environments? If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

8 Estate Lane, Kingston
659 Exeter Road, London
159 Cedar Street, Sudbury
435 James Street South, Thunder Bay

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What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Review and edit responses to ensure quality, consistent messaging, tone and relevance of information
Develop sound working relationships with staff across the province, as well as in the Deputy Minister's, Assistant Deputy Minister's offices, and external partners in the management and timely resolution of issues
Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of reports, briefing/issues notes, correspondence, presentations and other materials in a fastpaced environment
Research, compile and organize information on emerging issues and trends and prepare and present findings and summaries
Participate/represent the executive assistant on corporate committees, meetings and/or working groups
Initiate, plan and carry out special projects and assignments

How do I qualify?:

Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills:

You have proven skills to evaluate, understand and interpret issues identified by various internal/external sources
You can coordinate a variety of highprofile, sensitive issues/projects, often with conflicting deadlines
You have welldeveloped research skills, techniques and methods to research and organize information relating to issues management
You can consolidate information and provide timely responses and briefings while dealing with competing project priorities

Communication, Interpersonal and Conflict Resolution Skills:

You demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to develop and coordinate a range of issues materials, explain sensitive issues, and be persuasive with a variety of partners
You possess strong proficiency in written and verbal communications
You understand diverse viewpoints and can find appropriate approaches to communications issues
You can review, prepare, coordinate and edit correspondence, responses, issues notes and briefing notes

Technical Knowledge:

You can develop expert knowledge of divisional/ministry policies, programs, mandate, and operations
You demonstrate working knowledge of office administrative procedures and practices

Project Management Skills:

You can effectively initiate, plan, carry out and track special projects and assignments, and implement approved initiatives

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 8 Estate Ln, Kingston, East Region or 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:

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Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Note:
Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including shortterm assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $71,563.00 to $100,052.00 per year. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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