Indigenous Liaison Specialist - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Do you have a genuine interest in creating positive outcomes for Indigenous communities and organizations in OntarioConsider this opportunity in the Ministry of Transportations Operations Division. Youll have an opportunity to provide leadership, coordination and facilitation to ensure provincially consistent and effective consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities in support of the governments transportation goals and commitments.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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this position, you will:

• Provide expert advice to senior management and corporate support on Indigenous relations issues and in the development and implementation of transportation policies and programs
• Plan, develop, and coordinate the development of templates, tools, and approaches to support Indigenous engagement and consultation activities on MTO projects
• Provide front-line service and response to Indigenous communities in support of consultation initiatives and to develop and foster critical linkages and partnerships
• Provide support to project leads and managers in the delivery of MTOs direct relationship and capacity-building activities with Indigenous communities to develop and foster critical linkages and partnerships
• Plan, develop and coordinate the development of briefing materials, reports and issues management plans pertaining to Indigenous matters
• Provide strategic planning, project management, negotiation and facilitation in the development, evaluation and implementation of initiatives and programs
• Provide support to the communities in pursuing procurement opportunities with the MTO.

Note: Occasional travel may be requiredHow do I qualifyKnowledge of Indigenous Affairs:

• You have knowledge of economic, legal, and political issues underlying Indigenous relations, the history, culture, governance, community perspectives, protocols, agreements and services affecting Indigenous communities, and related legislation and case law.
• You have extensive experience leading complex projects and liaising with Indigenous communities to fulfill the ministrys duty to consult and to further provincial priorities.
• You have knowledge of strategic directions for Indigenous affairs and economic development, corporate Indigenous policy and approaches, and processes and strategies for managing Indigenous relationships.
• You have knowledge of transportation and/or land use services related to Indigenous communities, research techniques and principles and transportation economic principles.

Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills:

• You utilize developed facilitation, negotiation and consensus-building skills to resolve issues between Indigenous communities and stakeholders, and act as a Liaison between Ministry, Division, Branches and regional offices and diverse communities.
• You utilize relationship management skills to maintain partnerships with stakeholders and lead relationship-building forums and/or site visits.
• You have strong interpersonal skills to act as an expert on Indigenous relations and represent the region on committees and task forces.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have the ability to develop and implement strategies to engage and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities and act as liaison for specific transportation projects and planning, issues, and related project delivery matters.
• You have strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve complex, inter-related, and highly political issues.
• You have the ability to interpret Indigenous constitutional law and evaluate impacts on ministry corporate policy and programs.
• You have strong analytical skills to identify gaps and barriers to Indigenous economic development, conduct environmental scans, lead economic modeling, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessment/reduction analysis

Communication Skills:

• You can lead consultations, attend conferences, provide training and provide recommendations related to Indigenous rights and transportation development projects.
• You can respond to issues in writing, research and prepare briefing notes, Issues Management plans and presentations using standard software programs and tools.

Project Management Skills:

• You have knowledge of project management principles, program evaluation methods, and statistical, forecasting, risk management and economic modeling techniques and principles.

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Consulting and PlanningPosted on: Wednesday, November 23, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-190322/22

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