Northern Development Advisor - Bilingual (English/French)

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs in Kapuskasing is seeking a bilingual Northern Development Advisor to support economic and community development in Northern Ontario. You will provide advisory services to municipalities and businesses, help coordinate programs, and prepare briefing materials.

The role requires advanced French, a valid driver's license for remote travel, and the ability to work independently or in teams on multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license to travel to remote areas.
• Advanced oral French language skills.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and on multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of provincial/federal programs related to economic development.
• Understanding of Northern Ontario sectors, issues and trends.
• Knowledge of business development, funding approvals and financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services to economic and community development organizations, municipalities and businesses.
• Participate in development, coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives in the north.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from stakeholders, the public, and internal staff.
• Establish linkages and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor projects and undertake research and analysis.

Skills

French (Advanced)

Oral & Written Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Email

Job description

Apply By:Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Northern Development Advisor - Bilingual (English/French)

Northern Development Division, Regional Economic Development Branch

City:

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

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

About the job

How would you like to use your knowledge of Northern Ontario's economic landscape, communication and relationship building skills to contribute to support growth in Northern Ontario?

• Provide advisory and consultative services to economic and community development organizations, municipalities 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 stakeholders, the public, and internal staff
• Establish linkages and maintain on-going relationships with stakeholders and other partners
• Monitor projects and undertake research and analysis

Mandatory requirements

• Valid driver's license to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation
• You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire

Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

• You have effective oral and written communication skills to exchange information, make presentations, chair meetings and communicate with clients to resolve problems, and to compose clear summaries that contain relevant information and explain complex issues.
• 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.

Specialized Knowledge

• You understand provincial and federal programs related to economic and community development.
• You understand key Northern Ontario sectors, issues, and trends.
• You have knowledge of business development/planning, funding approval processes and financial principles and practices to understand business feasibility and project proposals.
• You have knowledge of economic and statistical research and analysis, and economic trends and principles.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• You can review and evaluate project applications.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

• You have demonstrated leadership and project management skills in leading task teams, coordinating projects, conducting critical analysis, and managing issues.

Computer Skills

• You have experience using computer applications and software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and internet.

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

• 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, 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.