Integrated Resources Management (IRM) Technical Specialist

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Collegial and professional work nature

Career growth and development

On-the-job training

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking an Integrated Resources Management (IRM) Technical Specialist in the Regional Operations Division to lead and support regulatory activities across forestry, fish and wildlife, lands and waters, and aggregates programs.

This 7‑month assignment offers benefits, training and collaboration with Indigenous communities and industry in a safety‑conscious, inclusive OPS environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence to visit sites.
• Experience developing positive business relationships with clients and partners.
• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong client service and service delivery skills in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement team activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support regulatory aspects of forestry, fish and wildlife, lands and waters, and aggregates programs.
• Apply risk-based approaches to guide the delivery of compliance activities.
• Contribute to public safety and sustainable resource management through operational programs.
• Share natural resource management expertise with colleagues, management, the public and Indigenous communities.

Skills

Relationship building

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Client service

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Planning

Coordination

Job description

Apply By: Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Integrated Resources Management (IRM) Technical Specialist

1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 7 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code:

$1,265.02 - $1,452.35 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to find innovative ways to promote sustainable natural resource development? Do you have a passion for client service and natural resource management? If this appeals to you, consider this opportunity as an IRM Technical Specialist in the Regional Operations Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

Lead and support the delivery of the regulatory aspects of MNR's forestry, fish and wildlife, lands and waters, and aggregates programs (e.g. via planning, licensing, compliance and inspections).

Apply risk-based approaches and your innovative problem-solving skills to guide the delivery of the Ministry's compliance activities.

Play a key role in ensuring public safety and sustainable natural resource management through the delivery of various operational programs (e.g. flood/emergency response, dam/fishway operations, prevention of human and wildlife conflict).

Share your natural resource management technical expertise with colleagues/management, as well as a wide variety of clients including the public, industry representatives and Indigenous communities.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario to visit sites, usually in rural or remote settings. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Communication and interpersonal skills

• You have experience in developing and maintaining positive business relationships, that enable you to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners.
• You can effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences where the subject matter or organizational position may be contentious.
• You have demonstrated the ability to both contribute to, and strengthen, high-performing teams.

Client service delivery excellence

• You have strong client service and service delivery skills, enabling you to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• You are resourceful and have well developed analytical/problem solving skills.
• You can lead and support the delivery of organizational priorities using a collaborative approach.

Program expertise

• You can learn new, technically complex information, legislation and/or policies quickly where this information could be used to inform permitting, compliance or other client service functions.
• You have a broad base of natural resource management technical expertise in one or more of the following program areas:

• Forestry
• Fish and wildlife (including managing human and wildlife conflicts)
• Land and water Management
• Dam operations/emergency management
• Aggregates

Compliance and field experience

• You have experience conducting regulatory compliance activities using a risk-based approach, including using education and outreach to gain voluntary compliance.

Planning and coordination skills

• You can plan, coordinate and implement team activities that deliver organizational priorities.

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

Location and Duration:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 7 months, 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

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.