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#Supervisor, Economics & Trade Unit

Job ID:

241955

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Forest Economics and Business Branch / Economics and Trade Unit

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

M0908C - Prog Planning & Evaluation24

Salary:

$88,704.00 - $130,712.00 Per year

Step into a highimpact leadership role where your economic insight and strategic vision will shape the future of Ontario's forest industry. As Supervisor of the Economics & Trade Unit, you will lead a team of highly-skilled professionals responsible for coordinating economic impact/contribution analyses, forest industry analytics, stumpage pricing, international trade and policy development that directly influence the health, competitiveness, and sustainability of the sector. This role offers the opportunity to advise senior government officials, collaborate with federal and provincial partners, and support key initiatives tied to international trade—such as the softwood lumber dispute—positioning you at the centre of critical decisions that guide Ontario's resource management and forest sector development priorities.

If you are motivated by complex challenges, thrive in multistakeholder environments, and bring strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills, this position offers a dynamic platform to make a measurable difference. You will oversee staff development, lead policy and research initiatives, evaluate industry proposals, and contribute to strategies that support community stability, business investment, and longterm forest sustainability. With broad scope to innovate, influence policy direction, and resolve highprofile issues, this role is ideal for professionals who want to shape provincial strategy while advancing a respectful, engaged, and highperforming team culture.

Leadership That Makes a Difference

At its core, leadership in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is about creating positive change for people and communities across Ontario. We're looking for leaders who are authentic, accountable, and courageous. People who bring others together, ask bold questions, and lead with purpose.

##About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that 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 shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

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

• Manage compliance and operational programs – Ensure Occupational Health & Safety, antiharassment, and related legislative standards are met within the unit's operations.

• Support strategic decision-making – Prepare briefing materials, contribute to central agency submissions, advise on resource pricing and tenure, and exercise strong judgment under tight timelines.

• Lead policy and economic analysis – Coordinate the design, review, and evaluation of resource management strategies , through economic impact analysis, timber pricing strategies, and policy initiatives affecting competitiveness of the forest industry.

• Oversee international trade responsibilities – Support Ontario's role in trade matters such as the softwood lumber dispute, liaising with federal and provincial partners, and assisting in litigation, and strategic trade positioning

• Provide expert advisory support – Offer professional advice to senior government officials on trade, timber pricing, policy, and economic development to strengthen Ontario's forest industry.

• Coordinate economic and socioeconomic studies – Lead analysis of forest management issues, industry trends, and economic impacts to inform policy direction and program development.

• Guide industry relations and development initiatives – Represent the ministry in restructuring, diversification, and value-added initiatives that support economic growth and attract investment.

• Lead and supervise staff – Oversee recruitment, performance management, training, mentorship, workload coordination, and support staff development in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.

Meet Your New Team

The**Forest Economics Section (FES)**is the strategic engine behind Ontario's forest sector, driving the economic insight, policy direction, and industry intelligence that shape the province's evolving forest economy. FES leads the administration of Ontario's timber pricing system, champions international trade priorities for the forest products sector, and develops forward-thinking policies and programs that unlock new opportunities within the growing forest bioeconomy. As MNR's centre of expertise on forest sector economics, FES monitors key business and market trends and produces essential annual forestry statistics—including employment, revenue, GDP and exports—to inform policy decisions and support industry competitiveness. The section also manages key financial functions, including Crown timber revenue analysis and accounts receivable, and supports sustainable forest management through the administration and reimbursement of silviculture expenditures. Through these activities, FES play a critical role in ensuring Ontario's forest sector remains competitive, innovative, sustainable, and economically strong.

##What you bring to the team

###Leadership & Supervisory Expertise

-Lead and inspire teams– Direct the work of multidisciplinary professionals while fostering a respectful, productive, and motivated work environment. -Strengthen employee capability– Provide coaching, mentoring, performance appraisals, and professional development to support staff growth. -Coordinate complex workloads– Organize staff schedules, allocate resources, and manage team priorities within tight deadlines. -Ensure strong HR management– Apply HR policies, handle recruitment, and effectively manage issues in a unionized environment.

###Advanced Policy, Economic & Industry Analysis Skills

-Develop policy solutions– Lead or coordinate policy development and research initiatives related to tenure, pricing, international trade, and economic direction. -Analyze industry proposals– Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate sector business cases, economic scenarios, and provincial economic impacts. -Shape strategic direction– Provide evidence-based analysis to inform long-range planning, forest sector strategies, and provincial decision-making. -Monitor trends and issues– Assess socioeconomic, market, and forest management trends to identify risks and opportunities for Ontario's forest industry.

###Strong Knowledge of Forest Tenure, Pricing Systems & Trade Agreements

-Understand pricing systems– Apply extensive knowledge of Ontario's forest tenure and timber pricing systems when advising on resource management options. -Navigate trade agreements– Interpret and support administration of international trade issues, including softwood lumber dispute. -Apply legislative frameworks– Use strong understanding of acts, regulations, policies, and licensing requirements to support compliance and strategic recommendations. -Assess industry implications– Evaluate how pricing, trade, and tenure decisions impact forest sustainability, industry competitiveness, and resource-dependent communities.

###Communication, Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement Skills

-Communicate with influence– Convey complex economic and policy issues clearly to senior executives, decisionmakers, and ministry partners. -Negotiate effectively– Use tact and diplomacy to address competing interests and resolve complex issues involving government, industry, and trade partners. -Build strong relationships– Liaise with federal and provincial agencies, industry associations, and stakeholders to align positions and share expertise. -Represent the ministry– Serve as a key spokesperson in committees, partnerships, restructuring initiatives, and traderelated discussions.

##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!
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##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'sHuman Rights Codeand 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:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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:

Friday, March 27, 2026

Note:

• N-NR-241955/26

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