Contribute your highly developed advisory and program development skills and contribute to the successful delivery of economic development in northern Ontario!

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a member of an integrated area economic development team, you will:

• provide economic advisory and consultative services to economic and social organizations, First Nations, municipalities, and businesses in the natural resource sector
• participate in the development, coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives in the north
• undertake due diligence reviews on project proposals submitted for funding considerations
• promote economic development programs and services utilizing a variety of marketing methods, including presentations and in-person meetings
• prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from associations, stakeholders, the public and internal staff
• establish linkages and maintain on-going relationships with stakeholders and other partners
• manage economic development projects and undertake research and analysis

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation

Specialized knowledge/experience:

• understanding of provincial and federal programs dealing with economic and community development as well as public sector organization, structure and processes
• understanding of economic and political issues with first nation communities
• understanding government priorities and policies related to the natural resources sector

Communication, interpersonal and people skills:

• proven communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and customer service skills to work with individuals, businesses, First Nations, municipalities, groups and organizations

Project management skills:

• demonstrated leadership and project management skills in leading task teams, coordinating projects, conducting financial analysis and managing issues
• working knowledge of business development/planning, reviewing, and evaluating project applications

General skills:

• demonstrated research and data analysis skills
• ability to work independently and participate on multi-disciplinary teams
• demonstrated negotiation, planning and organization skills
• proficiency with computers and software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and internet

Salary range: $1,356.49 – $1,731.39 per week

Please apply online, by April 1, 2015, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 76463 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, 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 equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.