Project Management Consultant - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Are you interested in modernizing client service The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Fish and Wildlife Services Branch, Provincial Services Division, is looking for an individual to engage directly with our fishing and hunting clients and learn their needs as we continue to offer new digital and modernized services.. Working in a small team, the ideal candidates will apply and expand their leadership skills by developing strategies, LEAN skills for process and value stream mapping, leading user research, and leading ministry-wide teams.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 role, you will:

• engage directly with clients and staff in user research to understand their needs and incorporate their feedback into the development of new digital services
• provide project management expertise and advice to management on the performance and execution of the ministrys fish and wildlife initiatives
• support the development, implementation and application of project management methodologies, tools and supporting processes across the ministry
• encourage a culture of continual project management improvement by providing learning and development opportunities.
• provide LEAN expertise and advice to build business process maps and value stream maps on current and modernized fish and wildlife products

How do I qualifyProject Management, Change Management and Strategic Expertise:

• You can identify the appropriate project management methodology (ex. agile) to manage multi-phased projects, including principles (ex. LEAN), standards, techniques, controls, best practices and tools that should be adopted.
• You can identify, analyse and conduct the appropriate level of planning, tracking and monitoring required to achieve the projects goals and objectives.
• You have knowledge of Change Management principles and strategies.
• You can align projects and initiatives to the ministrys strategic plan, provide strategic expertise and report back on key performance measures.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You can assess project information, as well as environment, in order to understand the risks and issues that need to be planned for, managed, and responded to during project planning.
• You can develop and manage the project plan, including timelines, deliverables, milestones and resources that consider and address potential risks and issues, as well as assumptions and constraints.
• You can apply sound logic from past experiences to create innovative solutions.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• You can foster and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• You can apply consultation, negotiation and mediation skills when providing expertise and advice during the planning, development, and implementation of projects.
• You can develop a variety of project management-related written materials such as business cases, project reports, learning and presentation materials, and issues and briefing materials.

Leadership Skills:

• You can provide constructive and supportive guidance and coaching to develop and enhance the project management knowledge, skills and abilities of others.
• You can provide advice and/or support to project teams, and senior management in order to inform decision-making and delivery of initiatives and projects.

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region or 830 Prescott St, Kemptville, East Region or 216 Water St, Kenora, North Region or 366 King St E, Kingston, East Region or 1400 Weber St E, Kitchener, West Region or 322 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region or 661 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 920 East Ave, Mississauga, Central Region or 50 Eagle St W, Newmarket, Central Region or 5836 Main St, Niagara Falls, West Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 700 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region or 161 Elgin St, Ottawa, East Region or 173 8th St E, Owen Sound, West Region or 25 Church St, Parry Sound, North Region or 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke, East Region or 426 Queen St E, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region or 935 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 67 Wilson Ave, Timmins, North Region or 99 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Consulting and PlanningPosted on: Thursday, October 27, 2022Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• 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.
• E-NR-188676/22

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