Northern Development Advisor

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Dryden; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks in Ontario is seeking a Temporary Economic Development professional to support the Dryden region. You will work with the Dryden Area Team to assist clients with economic development, business growth and community advancement, collaborating across agencies to deliver initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising stakeholders, coordinating programs, preparing briefing materials, and managing projects with strong analytical support.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and project management skills in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate programs and initiatives.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities for economic trends and data.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services to economic and social organizations, municipal leaders and businesses.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver programs and initiatives in the north.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from stakeholders and the public.
• Establish linkages and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Manage projects and undertake research and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Research & analysis

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Email

Internet

Job description

Apply By: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth

Division:

Northern Development Division, Regional Economic Development Branch

City:

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary (up to 9 months with possible extension)

Job code:

$1,627.28 - $2,077.03 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Make a meaningful impact in Northern Ontario's growth and future. Do you love everything Northern Ontario has to offer – its vast waters, breathtaking landscapes and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors? This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the growth and prosperity of the North. As part of the Dryden Area Team of the Regional Economic Development Branch (REDB), you will work directly with clients to support economic development, business growth, and community advancement across the Dryden region. Come join our team today, where REDB thrives on collaboration, innovation, teamwork and inclusion

About the job

As a member of an integrated area economic development team, you will:

• Provide advisory and consultative services to economic and social organizations, municipal leaders and businesses
• Participate in the development, coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives in the north
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from associations, stakeholders, the public and internal staff
• Establish linkages and maintain on-going relationships with stakeholders and other partners
• Manage projects and undertake research and analysis

Mandatory requirements

• Valid (class G) driver's license to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation

Specialized Knowledge

• You understand provincial and federal programs related to economic and community development and sector issues and trends.
• You have knowledge of business development/planning, funding approval processes and financial and accounting principles and practices to understand business feasibility and project proposals.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

• You have demonstrated leadership and project management skills in leading task teams, coordinating projects, conducting financial analysis, and managing issues.
• You can review and evaluate project applications.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have demonstrated research and analytical skills to review economic and statistical research and analysis, and economic trends and principles.

Communication Skills

• You have effective oral and written communication skills to exchange information, make presentations, collaborate with clients, and to compose letters, technical reports and presentations.
• You have experience using computer applications and software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and internet.

Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

• You have interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills to work with individuals, businesses, groups and organizations.
• You can work independently and participate on multidisciplinary teams.

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.

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

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 479 Government Rd, Dryden, 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.