DISTRICT PLANNER – Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural…

Are you skilled in land use and resource management planning? If so, consider joining the Regional Operations Division where you will have an opportunity to showcase your talent and skilled background in a fast-paced district environment.

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

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

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

• lead and work with a diverse team to provide land use, natural resources, municipal planning, environmental assessment and Environmental Bill of Rights advice and input
• manage relationships with stakeholders, interest groups and agencies
• provide leadership and expertise to both internal and external clients

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver’s licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:
You have:

• well developed knowledge of public and municipal land use planning, and resource management planning policies and practices, environmental assessments policies and practices
• demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying and communicating relevant legislation, policies and processes (e.g. Public Lands Act, Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Aggregate Resources Act)
• knowledge of natural resources programs (e.g. fish, wildlife, and water) to assess impacts and determine appropriate action
• ability to assist in the development of policies, monitor impact of policy changes and report on the effects

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
You can:

• review plans, applications and projects to determine conformity to provincial objectives
• identify potential impacts, make recommendations and facilitate resolutions
• gather, consolidate, and assess data and expert reports to develop and recommend options or provide advice to others on proposals

Coordination and Project Management Skills:
You have:

• coordinating skills to organize and implement district/regional business planning processes and organize and conduct meetings
• highly developed project management skills to lead various projects and coordinate meetings and assign work/tasks of project team members and participating stakeholders

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
You have:

• proven experience to provide expert advice, discuss technical and background information on planning legislation, policy and procedures to a diverse client group
• well developed written communication skills to prepare a variety of planning documents, evaluations, and reports
• consultation skills to negotiate varying points of view and to reach consensus on complicated/sensitive issues

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.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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 application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad – definitions
Schedule:
3-A

Category:
Lands and Resources

Posted on:
Monday, February 14, 2022

Note:

• Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated’ under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program, but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.