Stakeholder Relations Advisor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transportation

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Thunder Bay, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Consider this position in the Northwest Operations Branch where you will lead the development and implementation of stakeholder relationship strategies.

We are looking for your leadership and communication skills to coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement efforts, and when required, serve as the spokesperson and provide advice to executives, program area managers and staff on engaging stakeholders.

NOTE:
occasional travel required for stakeholder engagement meetings.

NOTE:
This position is located at 615 James St South Thunder Bay, however alternate work arrangements may be available.

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

Leads the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement
Lead, in collaboration with other program areas, information sharing, training, relationship building forums and/or regional visits with stakeholders
Identify stakeholder issues, generate insight on stakeholders, assess the political climate, and provide input to ministry policies, programs and strategies on those topics
Interpret and translate complex policy content in to clear, easy to understand language for stakeholders.

How do I qualify?:

Stakeholder Engagement:

You have knowledge of and skills in:

Stakeholder engagement principles, best practices and methods to develop effective strategies
Stakeholder engagement skills to conduct effective consultations with stakeholders to identify their perspectives and concerns
The broad issues underlying stakeholders, and the culture, governance, community perspectives, protocols, and political dynamic s in the province

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

You have:

Consultation, presentation, and negotiation skills to lead consultations and liaison processes with project teams comprised of ministry multi-disciplinary staff
Facilitation skills and diplomacy, to facilitate discussions, diffuse tensions, and resolve issues
Partnership building and relationship management skills to foster collaborative relations
Written communication skills to plan and prepare critical communications materials, prepare briefing notes, presentation decks, executive summaries and recommendations
Political acuity to collaborate, share information, lead/participate in relationship building forums and visits with stakeholders.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You can:

Assess a range of relationship management factors, including political climate and legal and legislative requirements, and balance stakeholder interests
Review policy proposals and provide input
Identify and develop options and recommendations that address issues

Policy Knowledge:

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent, 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Note:
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.