Indigenous Geoscience Liaison

About the job

• visit remote and non-remote Indigenous communities to engage, build relationships and share information with the communities, based on Ministry and Indigenous geoscience interests
• promote a co-operative working relationship between government and Indigenous communities
• provide information related to the general mandate of the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ontario Geological Survey to Indigenous communities in Ontario
• plan and arrange meetings with Indigenous communities or organizations to promote involvement in the design, delivery, and application of geoscience programs and initiatives
• brief the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) Director or colleagues to address specific needs or issues raised during Indigenous community visits
• develop and facilitate development and delivery of geoscience information using educational tools and methods compatible with Indigenous culture
• provide issues management administrative support to management and staff to increase effectiveness of engagement activities

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's 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 driver's licence upon being hired.
• You have the ability to travel extensively to remote parts of Ontario throughout the year and to stay multiple days, generally fewer than 5, in an Indigenous community.

Technical and cultural expertise:

• You have knowledge of Indigenous communities, culture, value systems and social practices.
• You have an understanding of Indigenous community dynamics, issues and concerns.
• You have general knowledge about Indigenous and Treaty rights.
• You have knowledge or the ability to obtain an understanding of Ministry mandate and business objectives, including the Ontario Geological Survey mandate and activities, and general knowledge about the relevance and application of geoscience.

Interpersonal and relationship building skills:

• You have strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with Indigenous youth, elders, and leaders.
• You can exercise tact and discretion when responding to concerns and issues raised by community members and can manage changing circumstances, develop relationships and build understanding within Indigenous communities.

Communication skills:

• You have communications skills to explain the role of the Ontario Geological Survey, advocate and promote geoscience programs and initiatives, develop and deliver training programs and present information in a culturally appropriate way.
• You have the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of tools and techniques in a cross-cultural setting (e.g. oral, hands-on, and written).
• You have excellent listening skills beyond just hearing words (e.g. body language, understanding the intent of words or context).

Organizational and project management skills:

• You have demonstrated planning and organizational skills to plan, prioritize and implement activities within tight and conflicting timeframes.
• You have the ability to work independently and maintain project deliverables including tracking and reporting expenditures.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have the ability to recognize and mitigate difficult situations and develop options and recommendations.
• You can conduct research, organize observations and findings, and carryout syntheses to report to the Ministry or Indigenous leadership and officials.

Computer proficiency:

• You have working knowledge of computers and typical office productivity software, such as databases, word processing, presentation, email and internet applications.

Don't meet every qualification?

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

Additional information:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Note:

• W-MN-233323/25

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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