Excellent news! And FYI for distribution if you know of potential candidates. Natalie Helferty -----Original Message----- From: Lepore, Robert (MNR) Posted At: Friday, October 01, 2004 9:14 AM Posted To: Job Postings Conversation: DIRECTOR, GREENSPACE PROGRAM - Peterborough Subject: DIRECTOR, GREENSPACE PROGRAM - Peterborough The following job ad is sent on behalf of George Ross, Assistant Deputy Minister, Field Services Division. Applicants are encouraged to send their resume and covering letter in confidence through e-mail at <mailto:louisa.vatri@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> louisa.vatri@xxxxxxxxxxxxx TITLE: Director, Greenspace Program CLASS: SMG 2 LOCATION: Peterborough Note: This is a 2 year assignment. The Ontario Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer DUTIES: Working in association with the Regional Director, Southern Region of Field Services Division, you will: provide leadership and direction to the development, transfer and implementation of a Sustainable Greenspace Program for Southern Ontario. Program leadership includes development of strategic vision, policy direction, development and setting up implementation strategies; development of strategic partnerships and working effectively with inter and intra-ministry committees. COMPETENCIES/QUALITIES: 1. Excellent Management Skills to direct project planning and development, coordination and implementation including broad ministry financial and human resources, regular performance management, effective and equitable distribution of responsibilities and opportunities, mentoring and preparing staff for career advancement. 2. Excellent Negotiation & Liaison Skills to achieve effective, coordinated, understandable communications with clients, stakeholders and the public. Excellent negotiation skills, tact and diplomacy required for liaison with other agencies, non-government organizations, other governments. 3. Excellent Communication Skills to both establish and work with a Minister appointed Advisory Group, inform senior management of the implications of various policy and implementation approaches, both within Field Services Division and other facets of the ministry. Communicate with the ministry executive committee, HRPC and other senior committees as well as a number of stakeholders. 4. Excellent Leadership Skills to coach, facilitate, guide and deliver a Sustainable Greenspace Program that effectively integrates and provides a strategic approach to delivery of a range of ministry programs in Southern Ontario, working harmoniously with multi-discipline professional staff and program clients. 5. Political Acuity to recognize and respond to issues which may have impact on the Minister and Deputy Minister. To be aware of the larger social, economic and political issues when dealing with specific issues raised by the staff/public/industry and other ministries and government agencies at a municipal, provincial, federal or international level. 6. Knowledge of Ministry programs, partnerships and mandates of other ministries to analyze the implications of proposals and decisions for the sustainability of Ontario's resources. Extensive knowledge, understanding and appreciation of natural systems and their components. Must be a leader in the area of ecological sustainability. Applied knowledge of business planning and a sound comprehension of the socio-economic importance of resource management policies and programs. Understanding and appreciation of diverse client needs and resource issues. PLEASE INDICATE IN A SEPARATE COVERING LETTER HOW YOUR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE RELATE TO THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, ON MONDAY OCTOBER 18, 2004 AT THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH, 300 WATER STREET, 3RD FLOOR, SOUTH TOWER, PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, ATTENTION: LOUISA VATRI, SMG SPECIALIST. Area of Search: OPS Wide and External *********************************** Check our webpage for more information: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/webpage?webpage_id=cseblist