Negotiations Analyst

Are you interested in contributing to the advancement of the Province's relationship with Aboriginal peoples in Ontario and the resolution of outstanding land claims? Then, join the negotiations branch of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs' land claims and negotiations division. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance Ontario's land claim process, advance current land claims in progress, and lead time-sensitive corporate work as part of a new and growing ministry. You will be part of a team that: delivers strategic advice; supports and conducts negotiations; develops claims policy options; leads process reform; designs and implements public and stakeholder engagement initiatives; works horizontally with line ministry partners and other jurisdictions - federal, provincial, municipal and First Nation. Your duties will include: research claims assessment and ongoing negotiations; operational/strategic planning support to the branch by providing reports and briefing notes; policy and administrative support for special projects; responding to requests from Aboriginal clients, the federal government, line ministries and the public on research issues.

Location: Toronto.

Qualifications: knowledge of current legal, social and economic issues in Aboriginal affairs in Ontario and the history of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada; analytical and evaluative skills to assess historic, legal, political, social, economic, cultural and administrative merits of land claims; ability to interpret agreements and provide logistical support to implement the terms and conditions of agreements; superior communication skills, including the ability to communicate to diverse audiences and prepare briefing notes and reports; experience or related academic training in land and resource-related consultation and/or negotiation processes with Aboriginal people; valid driver's licence.

Salary range: $54,587 - $67,019

Please send your resume, quoting Job ID 8165, by May 9, 2008, to:

Krista Corbeil, Human Resources Branch,
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs,
720 Bay St., 4th Fl.,
Toronto, ON M5G 2K1
Fax: 416-326-4017
E-mail: krista.corbeil@ontario.ca.

Please select only one method of application (mail, fax or e-mail). Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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