Job District Manager in Kingston

Are you a self-motivated leader with a passion for Ontario's natural resources? Do you value a collaborative and inclusive working environment like we do? If so, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry invites you to join our Management Team in the Southern Region! We are looking for innovative leaders who are as passionate about Ontario's natural resources as we are; and who can take the initiative to move our programs forward strategically.

As the District Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing business and operational planning, development, and implementation. Your role will involve evaluating and monitoring compliance with key programs, including water management, lands and waters, aggregates, fisheries, wildlife and forestry. You will also lead the implementation of mandated corporate, regional, and local programs and services including emergency management and public safety, while building relationships and consulting with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and the public. Developing relevant partnerships to deliver priority work will also be a critical part of your role.

We are currently hiring for four District Supervisor positions:

• 1 Permanent position at 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, ON – Kemptville-Kingston District, Southern Region
• 1 Permanent position at 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, ON – Kemptville-Kingston District, Southern Region
• 1 Permanent position at 12698 Hwy 35, Minden, ON – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, Southern Region
• 1 Permanent position at 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge, ON – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, Southern Region

About Us:
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is dedicated to promoting organizational leadership, service delivery excellence, sustainable resource management, public safety, and economic development. The Regional Operations Division (ROD) is accountable for implementing and delivering provincial resource management policies and programs at the local and regional levels.

For more information, visit us at: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
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
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the District Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership for attracting, building and motivating high-performance teams that are focused on responding to the Ministry's complex natural resource management challenges with a strong client service focus.
• Work collaboratively to leverage capacity from across work units, regions and the Ministry to ensure the best available advice is contributing to evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary team, including human resources functions of recruitment, training and development, and labor relations, to support an inclusive and engaged team.
• Lead the planning and delivery of effective and comprehensive programs and ensure program integrity and quality service, consistent with legislation, regulations, provincial strategic directions, policies, and procedures.
• Provide expertise in operationalizing strategic plans through the development of work plans, issues management and communication strategies, and provide advice to senior ministry management.
• Build and maintain relationships/partnerships with internal and external clients.
• Lead the implementation of consultation programs and processes with Indigenous communities, external agencies and stakeholders on land use or environmental assessment plans or projects.
• Be a strong champion for organizational change, enabling staff and teams with diverse motivations to effectively make necessary transitions.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• This position requires occasional travel across the Southern Region. The successful candidate must possess a valid Class G driver's license or an equivalent license recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Leadership and Management Skills

• You have demonstrated leadership skills to build effective teams by valuing diverse input and experiences to deliver results for resource management programs.
• You can lead and manage change by nurturing working relationships with internal staff and external communities with varying views and opinions.
• You have the ability to learn, or have demonstrated experience applying, human resources practices, policies, directives and collective agreements in relation to recruitment, training and development, and labor relations.
• You possess strong supervisory skills to assign/direct work of staff and determine priorities and expectations.
• You have demonstrated the leadership behaviors, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• You are knowledgeable of, or have the ability to learn about, resource management principles to lead the development and implementation of options/recommendations to support land use and natural resource management.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant resource management, strategic direction, legislation, guidelines and regulations.
• You have experience defining problems, developing and implementing solutions as well as formulating realistic recommendations for effective delivery of a broad range of programs and services.

Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills

• You have demonstrated collaboration skills to develop linkages with key networks and stakeholders for various land/resource management planning initiatives.
• You have proven negotiation and facilitation skills to serve as a liaison and to balance diverse interests in support of Ministry programs.
• You have well developed communication skills to provide recommendations, and expert advice, and prepare reports, briefing/background notes and responses to a variety of correspondence.

Analytical and Project Management Skills

• You have well developed analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex resource management issues.
• You have strong project management skills to coordinate, resource and plan the delivery of various projects.
• You possess sound judgment to determine project priorities, and anticipate, resolve and escalate issues to the senior manager, as required.

• Be sure to check out the Manager Recruitment Unit's Application Preparation Guide for Aspiring Managers for tips on creating an impactful application!

Additional Information:

Note:

• E-NR-197657/23(2)