Apply By: Monday, October 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

District Supervisor

Job ID:

234324

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division

City:

Cochrane, North Bay, Wawa

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

3 Permanent

Job code:

M0908C - Prog Planning & Evaluation24

Salary:

$86,330.00 - $127,214.00 Per year

Are you a driven leader passionate about Ontario's natural resources? Do you value a collaborative and inclusive working environment like we do?

Join the Ministry of Natural Resources Northeast Region management team!

The Regional Operations Division is seeking three (3) District Supervisors positions in the Northeast Region. In these roles, you will lead strategic planning and oversee program delivery in areas such as water management, fisheries, crown land use, wildlife, aggregates and forestry. You'll also manage emergency response and public safety initiatives, while building relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and the public.

Please note: These positions require the ability to travel throughout the region, including to remote locations. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies within the division.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
• A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
• A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
• Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions

About the job

We hold our leaders to high standards because we believe in their potential to drive meaningful change. In the Ontario Public Service, leadership means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right—even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll be expected to create a team culture that encourages innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

Leadership is about impact—and in these roles, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Lead and motivate high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to deliver client-focused natural resource programs.

• Plan and deliver effective programs aligned with legislation, policy, and strategic direction, ensuring program integrity and quality service.

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable work plans, manage emerging issues, and advise senior leadership.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and internal partners.

• Facilitate consultation processes on land use and environmental initiatives.

• Manage recruitment, training, development, and labour relations, fostering an inclusive and engaged workplace.

Meet Your New Team

The Ministry of Natural Resources is dedicated to promoting organizational leadership, service delivery excellence, sustainable resource management, public safety, and economic development. The Regional Operations Division (ROD) is accountable for implementing and delivering provincial resource management policies and programs at the local and regional levels.

These roles are based in three vibrant Northern Ontario communities that offer exceptional quality of life and access to nature:

• North Bay District – Located beside Lake Nipissing, North Bay offers scenic beauty, tranquil lakes, and year-round outdoor recreational opportunities—all within a welcoming, close-knit community.
• Hearst, Cochrane, Kapuskasing District – Nestled in the heart of Ontario's boreal forest, this region blends small-town charm with big outdoor adventure. From hunting and fishing to endless trails, it's a dream for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Chapleau Wawa District - Nestled in the heart of Ontario's boreal forest and the shores of Lake Superior, the Chapleau Wawa district is a haven of natural beauty and clean, freshwater lakes, blending small-town warmth with big outdoor experiences. With beautiful beaches perfect for swimming, and year-round opportunities for fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation, this district offers a lifestyle rooted in nature, connection, and shared passion for the outdoors—making it as welcoming as it is adventurous.

What you bring to the team

Leadership Experience:

• Inclusive Team Leadership: You build effective teams by valuing diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration to deliver results in resource management.
• Change Management: You lead through change by cultivating strong relationships with staff and external partners, even in complex or differing environments.
• HR Oversight: You have experience applying or learning human resources practices related to recruitment, training, development, and labour relations.
• Operational Leadership: You assign and direct staff work, set clear priorities, and manage expectations to support team performance.

Technical Expertise:

• Resource Management Expertise: You understand, or can learn, principles of land use and natural resource management to support program development and implementation.
• Policy and Legislative Interpretation: You can interpret and apply relevant legislation, strategic direction, and guidelines to ensure program alignment and compliance.
• Strategic Thinking: You define problems, develop practical solutions, and provide sound recommendations to support effective program delivery.

Analytical and Project Management Skills:

• Problem Solving: You apply strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex resource management challenges.
• Project Coordination: You plan, resource, and manage the delivery of diverse projects effectively.
• Sound Judgment: You set priorities, anticipate issues, and escalate concerns appropriately to senior leadership.

Communications and Relationship Management:

• Stakeholder Engagement: You collaborate effectively with key networks and stakeholders to support land and resource management initiatives.
• Facilitation and Negotiation: You navigate diverse interests and serve as a liaison to advance Ministry priorities.
• **Clear Communication:**You provide expert advice, prepare reports and briefing materials, and respond to a range of correspondence with clarity and professionalism.

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!

Think this role could be right for you?

We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process (2 min) – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.

• Application Preparation Tips (4 min) – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.

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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, October 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay, North Region
• 1 English Permanent, 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region
• 1 English Permanent, 48 Mission Rd, Wawa, North Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Friday, September 19, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-234324/25(2)

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 matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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