AGGREGATES SPECIALIST - Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Job Description

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking talented professionals with aggregates expertise to join the Integrated Aggregate Operations Section. Are you a highly motivated professional, committed to quality service and possess skills in providing technical leadership and guidance If so, then consider this challenging opportunity in the delivery of the ministrys aggregate resource program.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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• 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

Please note that location will be determined by the successful candidates current place of residence.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• administer and implement aggregate resources licensing and permitting and provide aggregate resources program input in the development of provincial natural resources policies, legislation, programs, standards and guidelines consistent with regional considerations and sustainable resources development and management
• provide strategic guidance and advice in resolving aggregates program implementation issues
• coordinate aggregates program input to provincial and regional planning exercises
• liaise with ministry corporate policy areas and various external client groups in relation to aggregates program delivery

Note: some occasional travel to observe aggregates operations via site visits, which may require travel on rugged terrain and exposure to the dust, noise from operation of processing and heavy equipment.How do I qualifyMandatory requirement:

• You must have a valid class G drivers licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid drivers licence upon being hired.

Technical knowledge and expertise:

• You possess demonstrated knowledge of the theories, methodologies, policies and practices in the field of aggregates resource management, planning and earth sciences.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant provincial aggregate resource legislation, regulations and policies (e.g. Aggregate Resources Act) in providing specialized advice in the review and assessment of aggregate proposals and resource management plans.
• You have knowledge and experience with risk management and risk assessment principles and methodologies to make recommendations regarding complex issues and to assist in the setting of priorities.

Project management and organizational skills:

• You have demonstrated project management skills to work on complex projects with various teams and can provide leadership in a results based environment.
• You have the ability to use organizational skills and project management approaches to organize, lead and complete complex projects within assigned timelines.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You possess advanced communication skills to consult and provide advice and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders on projects, put together work plans and policy reviews, and deliver presentations.
• You have written communication skills to create presentations, draft briefing notes, correspondence, reports and review policy and program requirements.

Relationship building skills:

• You possess excellent relationship building skills to foster and maintain relationships.
• You have tact, diplomacy and good judgement skills to deal with contentious issues and situations.
• You have proven facilitation and conflict resolution skills to effectively gain support from a variety of clients, ministry staff and stakeholders on regional aggregates resources implementation or management issues.

Analytical and planning skills:

• You possess planning and coordination skills to develop, implement and monitor operational procedures and work program planning and reporting requirements relevant to aggregate resources management.
• You have reasoning and problem-solving skills to analyse information and make recommendations to management.

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 Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 9 Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region or 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay, North Region or 615 John St N, Aylmer, West Region or 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora, Central Region or 1450 Seventh Ave. E, Owen Sound, West Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region or 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 479 Government Rd, Dryden, North Region or 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region or 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region or 48 Mission Rd, Wawa, North Region or 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region or 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke, East Region or 106 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge, Central Region or 12698 Hwy 35, Minden, East Region or 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, North Region or Hwy 17 & Hwy 599, Ignace, North Region or 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3-ACategory: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Monday, January 24, 2022Note:

• 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.

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