Program Coordinator - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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?: As Program Coordinator, you will:

provide strategic advice on program development and investment opportunities

- plan and conduct complex research projects and provide advice on funding priorities, strategies, policies and programs
- analyze and provide input on policy and program issues related to investment
- develop partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and provide technical advice on NOHFC policy, programs and initiatives
- prepare and oversee the completion of reports, briefing materials, presentations and news releases

810 Robertson Street, Kenora

447 McKeown Avenue, North Bay

70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie

933 Ramsey, Sudbury

435 South James Street, Thunder Bay

NOTE:
Ability to travel in northern Ontario as required.

How do I qualify?:

Specialized knowledge:

You have indepth knowledge of economic development theory, planning, regional economics and multidimensional economic/statistical research normally acquired through a solid academic background with a specialization in economics, commerce, finance or business administration.
You have knowledge of Northern Ontario economic sectors and an understanding of relevant sectors (e.g. tourism, mining, forestry, biotechnology, and/or health and social development).
You have the ability to acquire and interpret NOHFC programs, policies and procedures and government decisionmaking processes to make funding recommendations to decision makers.

Research, analytical, evaluating and problem-solving skills:

You are able to design and carry out complex research projects and economic impact studies.

Project management skills:

You have knowledge of project management practices and principles.
You have planning, organizing and time management skills to effectively carry out multiassignments with tight deadlines.

Communication and people skills:

You can consult with and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse group of stakeholders in a public funding environment that is complex and high profile.
You have demonstrated communication skills to consult/liaise with various levels of government, community, private and public stakeholders and to conduct presentations at information sessions.
You have experience developing a variety of written products (e.g. briefing notes, correspondence and reports).

Computer skills:

You have knowledge of computers and software (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation packages, statistical databases and internet) to conduct research and coordinate projects.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent Full Time, 810 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

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