Resource Liaison Specialist

Are you dedicated to fostering understanding, cooperation, and participation in sustainable resource management?

As a skilled communicator with a sound grasp of natural resource management, you will use your in-depth knowledge of Indigenous culture and issues to work with Indigenous people, non-Indigenous communities and others on a variety of resource management issues. This is a rewarding role and we encourage you to apply to this opportunity with the Regional Operations Division at the Ministry of Natural Resources.

About the job

In this position, you will:

• Build cooperative and effective relationships with local Indigenous communities, internal and external staff, other ministries, proponents and private industry

• Provide technical advice on the Crown's Duty to Consult, plan and lead Indigenous programs and initiatives

• Promote understanding, co-operation and participation in the ministry's sustainable resource management programs with a focus on lands and resource allocation with communities and other users

• Act as the ministry representative or advisor in resource and issue negotiations with Indigenous communities and associations

• Prepare budget submissions and explore funding options as well as authorize and track expenditures for Indigenous and non-Indigenous programs and initiatives within communities

• Assist in the development and delivery of community outreach initiatives to non-Indigenous communities

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Valid Ontario Class G Drivers Licence to attend meetings in communities.

Requirement to occasionally work outside of regular working hours. Requirement to travel across the province to remote areas not served by public transit.

Specialized Knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and related social, political and economic issues and opportunities in order to provide advice and conduct informed consultations and engagement with Indigenous communities

•understanding of community development principles, as well as goals of the ministry and government to promote and assist in the planning of development and capacity-building opportunities and provide advice on these matters

• knowledge of resource management principles, practices, legislation and policies and procedures to provide strategic advice

Leadership and Relationship Management Skills

You can:

• use leadership skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders with differing interests and cultures to promote understanding of ministry policies and programs and promote cooperative relationships

• use conflict resolution and facilitation skills to negotiate and build consensus on resource management issues

• develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities

• use advisory and consultative skills to offer technical guidance on the scope, scale, and strategic application of the Crown's Duty to Consult

Communication Skills

You use:

• effective oral and written communication skills in order to represent the ministry, lead meetings, provide recommendations, direction, respond to inquiries/letters and draft items such as briefing notes, reports, presentations and correspondence

• strong negotiation skills to facilitate the resolution of complex, contentious issues and competing interests with diverse stakeholders

• decision-making and political acuity to escalate issues to appropriate decision-makers with analysis, options, and recommendations for different courses of action

Project Management Skills:

You have:

• the ability to lead, manage and coordinate projects, define scope, establish approaches and plans, monitor progress, identify issues, and to determine priorities and schedules

• the ability to direct and coordinate the work of program/project staff and external consultants

Research and Analytical Skills

• You can conduct research and analyze and synthesize complex information/data to identify issues, assess risks, recommend solutions and respond to requests and concerns on a wide range of issues and situations

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

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

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression

• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 106 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule:

3-A

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Note:

• 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-249595/26

How to apply:

1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .