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***Apply By:*** *Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:59 pm EDT* **Manager, Forest Economics Section** ===================================== **Job ID:** 229458 **Posting status:** Open **Organization:** Ministry of Natural Resources **Division:** Forest Industry Division **City:** Sault Ste Marie **Position(s) language:** English **Job term:** 1 Permanent **Job code:** M1107A - Policy and Analysis08 **Salary:** $105,307.00 - $148,429.00 Per year Are you ready to take on a high-profile role within the Ontario government? Do you have excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering results in a complex and fast-paced environment? If so, the Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking a dynamic professional to join the Forest Economics and Business Branch as Manager, Forest Economics Section. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of top-tier economic forecasts and analyses that shape policy decisions impacting Ontario''s forest products sector. Join us and make a tangible impact on the future of Ontario''s forest sector! **Please Note:** This position involves occasional travel within Ontario and internationally. **About Us:** The Forest Economics Section (FES) provides sound policy and socioeconomic analysis in matters affecting Ontario''s forest industry and emerging forest bioeconomy. The section is responsible for administering Ontario''s timber pricing system, leading international trade issues affecting the forest products sector and developing policies and programs to encourage increased forest resource utilization within the forest bioeconomy. FES monitors economic and business trends and updates annual forestry statistics including forestry sector employment, revenue, GDP and exports. In addition, FES also manages accounts receivable, analyzes Crown timber sales revenue for reporting purposes, and prepares reimbursement of silviculture expenditures. **Why Join Us:** * **Influence Policy Decisions:** Influence and shape policies that impact Ontario''s forest products sector, ensuring sustainable economic growth. * **Lead Innovative Research:** Direct cutting-edge research and analysis, driving industry transformation and competitiveness in the forest bio-products sector. * **Collaborate with Experts:** Work and engage with sophisticated partners and stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships that enhance the forest sector. **About the job** ----------------- At the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. As a leader, you''ll be at the forefront of creating a dynamic work environment that sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and champions inclusivity. We value a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe and respected. By embracing these values, you''ll help build a vibrant team culture where every individual can thrive. Your leadership will inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best, aligning their efforts with our strategic vision. **To succeed in this role, you will:** * Oversee the planning, coordination, and evaluation of section initiatives, providing policy, economic, and business advice. * Lead research and analysis to improve forest sector competitiveness and promote industry transformation. * Create long-range strategies, policies, and programs to advance Ontario''s forest bio-products sector. * Evaluate and assess the implications of other government policies and initiatives on the forest products sector. * Provide expert advice on international trade issues affecting Ontario''s forest products sector, including agreements with Canada/US and Canada/EU. * Collect, analyze, and publish information to determine the price charged for Ontario''s Crown timber, and oversee the invoicing and collection of Crown stumpage revenue. * Manage stakeholder relations and build strong relationships with key partners to enhance collaboration and support for the forest sector. **What you bring to the team** ------------------------------ ### **Leadership Experience:** * Experienced leader who can set and communicate organizational goals to inspire a team of professionals to deliver results. * Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive environment that values innovation and service excellence. * Conceptual thinker who can provide strategic advice to senior executives. * Experience in leading strategic planning, policy development, analysis, and implementation. ### **Technical Expertise:** * Experience in leading the development of strategic proactive research through reviews of jurisdictional best practices and environmental scanning. * Ability to synthesize and translate technical and financial information into key messages for senior decision-makers. * Strong knowledge and experience in economic and financial analysis and analyzing business plans/financial statements. * Expert knowledge of economic theory and fiscal processes, including an understanding of international trade as it relates to forest products. ### **Communication and Relationship Management Skills:** * Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships and build consensus with key partners and stakeholders. * Ability to provide strategic advice to senior management and staff on strategic program policy options. * Proven consultation and negotiation skills to positively influence stakeholders to support the organization''s goals and initiatives. * Capability to deliver key information and present effective briefings to represent continuous improvement of policies, processes, and practices of the ministry. ### **Political Acuity:** * Demonstrates political acuity and sound judgment to support and advise a team and senior decision-makers. * Exhibits political acumen, with the ability to work with senior officials to anticipate and resolve concerns effectively and tactfully. * Keen understanding of political dynamics and employs astute judgment to navigate complex situations and political landscapes. **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** --------------------------------------------------------- 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 invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities. 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, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service. **Additional information:** --------------------------- **Apply by:** Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:59 pm EDT **Position details:** * 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region **Compensation group:** Management Compensation Plan **Work hours:** Schedule 6 **Category:** Management and General **Posted on:** Thursday, May 8, 2025 **Note:** * N-NR-229458/25 **How to apply:** ----------------- * You must apply online. * 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. * 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. * Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. * OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. * 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. **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 matire de langue et valuation:** Toutes les offres d''emploi externes de la fonction publique de l''Ontario (FPO) sont affiches en franais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d''emploi pour connatre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont valus en anglais, la langue d''affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/franais), vous devrez galement passer un test de comptences linguistiques en franais. **Strengthening Ontario, together**