Northern Development Officer
Do you have the drive to make an impact on economic projects in the communities served by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines? Working as a liaison with business, industry, the non-for-profit sector, and Aboriginal, municipal, and provincial and federal governments will provide you with such an opportunity.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
- promote and deliver economic development programs and services
- assist businesses and communities to develop and implement plans to increase their competitiveness
- provide information and advice to Aboriginal and municipal leaders and businesses
- develop networks with clients and other ministries
- monitor and report on community needs, issues and priorities
- travel throughout the region to meet with clients
Location: Parry Sound
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
- valid driver's licence to travel throughout the region to areas not accessible by other modes of transportation
Technical knowledge:
- You have knowledge of:
- provincial and federal programs dealing with economic, business and community development
- government structure with emphasis on provincial ministries, agencies, boards, and commissions
- community development and business planning processes
- the economic structure of northeastern Ontario.
General skills:
- You have proven research and report-writing skills.
- You have demonstrated judgment and organizational skills.
- You have proven ability to conduct project evaluations and financial analysis.
- You have working knowledge of computer applications and word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet and electronic mail software.
Salary Range: $1,270.00 - $1,590.60 per week
Additional information:
- 1 Permanent, 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region
Please apply online, only, by Wednesday, October 18, 2017, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 112298 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
