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Do you have a genuine interest in building partnerships and collaborating with Indigenous communities in northern Ontario?
If so, then consider this opportunity with the Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch - Indigenous Relations and Consultation Support Unit NW, Mines and Minerals Regulation Division, to lead, coordinate and facilitate relationships and partnerships in support of the government's mineral and economic development goals and commitments in relation to Indigenous initiatives and programs.
About us:
The Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch provides information and advisory services regarding Indigenous affairs to the Mines and Minerals Regulation and the Mining Policy and Sector Development Divisions of the Ministry of Energy and Mines. These services are primarily focused on providing information and advice regarding the duty to consult, Aboriginal and treaty rights, facilitating partnerships and relationship building with the Indigenous communities in Ontario.
In this position, you will:
- Provide expert advice to senior management and corporate support to ministry staff on Indigenous issues and in the development and implementation of mineral and economic development policies and programs
- Provide front-line service and response to Indigenous communities in support of consultation initiatives, and develop and foster critical linkages and partnerships
- Lead and/or support consultation efforts for Ministry mandated activities
- Plan, develop and coordinate the development of briefing materials, reports and issues management plans pertaining to Indigenous matters for senior management
- Act as liaison between the ministry, Indigenous communities and partners, and represent the ministry in inter-jurisdictional working groups, conferences and meetings
- Provide strategic planning, negotiation and facilitation in the development, and implementation of Indigenous initiatives and programs
Note: Ability to travel to remote communities may be required.
You have:
- practical/operational experience with, and knowledge of, Ontario's Indigenous communities and organizations
- knowledge of land and resource development matters, including community impacts, opportunities and perspectives
- knowledge of economic, legal and political issues underlying Indigenous affairs, history, culture, governance, protocols, agreements and services affecting Indigenous communities
- an understanding of government priorities, policies and strategic directions for Indigenous affairs
- an understanding of the factors and issues impacting and influencing the Crown's legal duty to consult, Aboriginal and treaty rights, and inter-governmental relations
- an understanding of the concepts, barriers and principles for engaging, consulting and building relationships with Indigenous partners, communities and organizations
- the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to issues and decisions affecting Indigenous communities
You have:
- excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills to develop trusting and positive working relationships with Indigenous communities, colleagues, and other stakeholders
- facilitation, mediation and consensus-building skills to liaise with, and resolve issues between, Indigenous communities, ministries and stakeholders
- communication skills, tact and political acuity to exchange information with, and provide informed strategic advice and issues management support to, a broad range of internal and external clients with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds
- demonstrated written communication skills to respond to issues, and prepare briefing notes, and presentations within limited timeframes
You have the ability to:
- identify and manage current/emerging, complex, inter-related, and highly political issues to resolve them
- develop and implement strategies to engage and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities
- interpret Indigenous case law and evaluate impacts on ministry and corporate policy and programs
- utilize your analytical skills to identify gaps and barriers in Indigenous mineral and economic development, and identify the impacts on communities.
You can:
- act as liaison for specific mineral and economic development projects as well as planning, issues, and related project delivery matters
- prioritize workload, and multiple demands, and handle contentious issues which arise unexpectedly
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
