Regional Development Advisor - Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID: 231326 

Posting status:  Open 

Organization: Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming 

Division: Regional and Corporate Services Division, Regional Services Branch 

City: St Catharines 

Position(s) language: Bilingual English/French 

Job term: 1 Temporary up to 24 months with possibility of extension 

Job code: 12124 - Industrial Development Officer 3 

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

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Regional Services and Corporate Support Branch, works with local organizations across the province to help improve the economic well-being and quality of life of citizens in their communities.

If you have a passion working with community stakeholders to promote and deliver government programs and capacity building services, then don't miss this exciting opportunity.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Promote, market and deliver a wide variety of government funding programs, and provide economic, community development and capacity building services to local organizations, including First Nations communities
• Work with stakeholders to deliver community and economic development initiatives, including workshops, training and information sessions
• Provide consultative advice, information and resources to local communities
• Provide analyses and recommendations to management on local issues and concerns
• Lead projects, and conduct research and analysis to support the ministry's business planning and decision making processes

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid class G Ontario driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario

Technical Knowledge

• You have knowledge of government grant programs, as well, program design, development, implementation and evaluation techniques for community and economic development programs
• You have knowledge of organizational capacity, community, and economic development, the tourism industry as well as cultural and social development programs and consultation practices
• You have knowledge of the structure and dynamics of geographic, social and economic communities, and the operations of not for profit and for profit organizations

Financial, Analytical and Project Management Skills

• You have knowledge of financial analysis and accounting principles
• You can provide information on grant programs; assess, recommend and evaluate financial assistance of government grant applications within audit and accountability standards
• You have knowledge of project management methodology to coordinate and lead projects.

Communications, Interpersonal and Relationship Building Skills

• You can develop and deliver presentation and training materials, including the design and production of resource materials, workbooks, manuals and handouts
• You can provide consultative advice to stakeholders within both private and public sectors
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Training Skills

• You have knowledge of training techniques and principles to develop and deliver a range of workshops, training and information sessions

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!

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: Friday, July 11, 2025 11:59 pm EDT 

Position details: 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union 

Work hours: Schedule 6

Category: Consulting and Planning 

Posted on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 

Note: 

• This ad is also available in French.
• E-TM-231326/25

 How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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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