Coordinators, Science and Research Branch
Apply By: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

City: Peterborough, Sault Ste Marie

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Job term: 3 Permanent, 1 Temporary up to 18 months with possibility of extension

We are seeking candidates for four Coordinator positions within the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Science and Research Branch who bring strong leadership skills to work with multiple teams engaged in research and monitoring and have a passion for applying research to real-world resource management challenges. These roles are ideal for leaders who understand scientific research and monitoring, value evidence-based decision-making, and enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of partners and clients.

As a Coordinator, you will step into a key leadership role within one of several natural resource science-focused teams. You will work closely with skilled staff and peers across the ministry to lead programs, support team development, manage financial resources, and guide complex work in a thoughtful, inclusive way.

Lead science-based programs and teams by coordinating aquatic, forest and wildlife research and monitoring initiatives and providing guidance, coaching, and direction to professional and technical staff.

Apply scientific expertise to inform decisions by translating research and monitoring results into practical advice that supports policy, program, and resource management objectives.

Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities by working collaboratively within and across ministries, the Science and Research Branch, partners, clients and external groups to align goals, support integrated science priorities and deliver shared outcomes.

Provide effective people leadership by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaged work culture while supporting performance management, development, and succession planning.

Coordinate planning, priorities, and resources by contributing to, and leading work planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and effectively.

Communicate clearly and confidently by preparing briefings, reports, and presentations and by representing the unit and Section in discussions on issues, opportunities,



and emerging science needs.

Meet Your New Team
You will join MNR’s Science and Research Branch, where teams work together to deliver research and monitoring programs that inform natural resource management decisions across Ontario.

What you bring to the team
Leadership and People Management

Experience leading, guiding, or coordinating teams in a qualified or technical environment.

Ability to motivate, coach, and support staff while fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Confidence making decisions, setting priorities, and providing direction over multi-year initiatives.

Capacity to build trust and credibility as a leader with both staff and management peers.

Scientific Knowledge and Applied Experience

Background in forestry, aquatics, wildlife, ecology, biodiversity, or a related natural resource management or scientific discipline.

Understanding of how scientific research and monitoring data informs policy, programs, and management decisions and establishing science priorities.

Knowledge of scientific research and sampling designs and analytical, data management and modelling techniques required for resource management research.

Comfort working in a science-focused environment that emphasizes safety and balances research delivery with policy and planning needs.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex information clearly and effectively.

Ability to work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders, and partners with diverse perspectives and priorities.

Skill in facilitating discussions, addressing issues constructively, and managing relationships.

Professional presence when representing the unit in meetings, consultations, or briefings.

Coordination, Planning, and Stakeholder Engagement

Experience coordinating projects, programs,



or initiatives involving multiple partners or disciplines.

Ability to plan work, manage finances, integrate health and safety priorities and contribute to effective use of resources.

Strength in building and maintaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Understanding of factors and issues impacting and of interest to Indigenous communities and peoples in Ontario and principles for engaging and building relationships with Indigenous partners, communities and organizations.

Capacity to balance operational coordination with longer-term strategic thinking and program needs.

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 work to prevent and remove barriers and can offer accommodation for 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.

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2 English Permanent, 2140 East Bank Dr, Peterborough, East Region

1 English Permanent, 1235 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, North Region

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 1235 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, North Region

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.

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