Business Coordinator

Are you a highly organized individual with strong administrative and planning skills? If so, consider this position with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry with the Regional Operations Division in the Red Lake-Sioux Lookout District.

Why work for the Regional Operations Division and the Ontario Public Service?

• Meaningful work impacting your community and the environment
• Close-knit teams and work-life balance
• Stability in a changing world: a defined benefit pension plan
• Generous pregnancy/parental leave top-up benefits
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for added security when life throws you curveballs
• Huge variety of development opportunities both within the division and across the public service
• We understand that your employer should offer more than just a paycheque: enjoy three weeks of vacation days a year to start, ability to apply for a variety of leaves, and access to compressed work week and telework.

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 Ontario's 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 role?

In this role, you will:

• coordinate and provide high level business and operational planning and administration services for the District Manager and management team
• lead and manage the delivery of four major business functions and processes, including financial, infrastructure management, procurement and emergency management and safety
• serve as a technical resource and provide advice and direction on business processes, administrative policies, procedures and best practices
• facilitate information flow, issues management and the tracking/release of materials

How do I qualify?

Administrative Expertise:

• you have strong knowledge of business planning, policy approval and issues management processes
• you have demonstrated knowledge of resource management and resource operation programs to provide high-level planning, advisory and business administration services
• you have proven ability to interpret and apply administrative policies, procedures and best practices to manage the district's fleet inventory, accommodations, facilities and procurement requirements
• you have the ability to interpret and apply policies and legislation, such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

Coordination and Organizational Skills:

• you have well developed planning and organizational skills to track and coordinate a wide variety of activities with changing priorities
• you have strong time management skills to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

• you have proven project management skills, and coordinating abilities to achieve results, lead the implementation of new initiatives and to ensure timely and successful conclusions
• you have good group leadership skills and influence ability to provide direction, advice, gain support and secure the cooperation of district management and staff

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• you have proven analytical and problem solving skills to provide advice, analysis and assist managers with operational plans, budget requirements, accommodation and fleet management needs
• you have well developed research and analytical skills to carry out research activities, identify and evaluate emerging trends, patterns and recognize potential impacts

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• you have demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice/recommendations on policies, best practices and brief management as required
• you can build productive working relationships within staff and tactfully resolve issues
• you have well developed written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and responses to issues and information requests
• you can work with minimal supervision