Drive Regional Impact in Ontario's Mining Sector

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for geoscience and regional development?

If so, consider this exciting opportunity

The Ministry of Energy and Mines is seeking a dynamic individual to lead our Resident Geologist Program in Thunder Bay.

As a Regional Manager, you will oversee teams of geoscientists delivering expert advisory services and geoscience information to the public and mineral industry, helping to drive sustainable mineral exploration and development across Northern Ontario.

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:

• Oversee the administration and delivery of the Resident Geologist Program, including geological data management, mineral deposit evaluation, and exploration activity monitoring.
• Direct the operations of district and regional offices and core libraries; review geoscience project proposals; prepare mineral resource assessments, annual reports, and exploration recommendations; and contribute geoscience input to land-use planning.
• Deliver geoscience information and advisory support to municipal governments, mineral industry stakeholders, and Indigenous communities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Indigenous communities, councils, groups, and organizations.
• Manage and provide strategic direction to geographically dispersed staff, including oversight of human resource matters.
• Offer input and recommendations on legislation, regulations, policies, and initiatives that impact geoscience policy and the mineral industry.

Meet Your New Team

The Resident Geologist Program is delivered through eight regional offices across Ontario and plays a key role in promoting mineral exploration, providing public access to geoscience data, monitoring sector activity, supporting land-use planning, engaging Indigenous communities, and delivering public education to advance Ontario's minerals sector.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• Professional Designation: You are a member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario or are eligible to obtain this designation.

Leadership Experience:

• Strategic Leadership: You have experience developing innovative programs, managing complex issues, and integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into your work environment.
• Team Management: You have successfully led and inspired staff in dynamic, fast-paced settings, fostering engagement and collaboration.
• Problem Solving: You demonstrate strong decision-making and creative problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and deliver results.

Technical Expertise:

• Geoscience Knowledge: You possess in-depth knowledge of geology and the mineral exploration industry.
• Sector Insight: You understand mining operations and economics, including mineral deposit genesis, market applications, and exploration methods.
• Interdisciplinary Awareness: You have knowledge of related fields such as land-use planning, environmental assessment, and natural heritage preservation.

Planning and Project Management:

• Program Development: You have the skills to design and implement professional support programs for the mineral resource industry.
• Project Coordination: You can lead the delivery of regional program plans and manage district and regional office operations.
• Proposal Development: You can develop and evaluate geoscience project proposals with current or future social and economic value.

Communications and Relationship Management:

• Advisory Skills: You communicate effectively with industry stakeholders, providing expert advice on geological concepts and mineral exploration methods.
• Stakeholder Engagement: You build and maintain productive relationships with Indigenous communities, government partners, and sector representatives.
• Representation: You demonstrate tact and diplomacy in representing the ministry and engaging with executives across the mineral industry.

Apply by: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11:59 pm EST