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Apply By: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Northern Development Advisor - Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID: 249049

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Northern Development

Division:

Northern Development Division, Regional Economic Development Branch

City:

Kapuskasing

Position(s) language:

Bilingual English/French

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 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.

How would you like to use your knowledge of Northern Ontario's economic landscape, communication and relationship building skills to contribute to support growth in Northern Ontario?

About the job

As a member of an integrated area economic development team, you will:

- Provide advisory and consultative services to economic and community development organizations, municipalities and businesses
- Participate in the development, coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives in the north
- Prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from stakeholders, the public, and internal staff
- Establish linkages and maintain on-going relationships with stakeholders and other partners
- Monitor projects and undertake research and analysis

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

- Valid driver's license to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation
- You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire

Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

- You have effective oral and written communication skills to exchange information, make presentations, chair meetings and communicate with clients to resolve problems, and to compose explicit summaries that contain relevant information and explain complex issues.
- You have interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills to work with individuals, businesses, groups and organizations.
- You can work independently and participate on multidisciplinary teams.

Specialized Knowledge

- You understand provincial and federal programs related to economic and community development.

You understand key Northern Ontario sectors, issues, and trends.
- You have knowledge of business development/planning,



funding approval processes and financial principles and practices to understand business feasibility and project proposals.
- You have knowledge of economic and statistical research and analysis, and economic trends and principles.

Research and Analytical Skills

- You have demonstrated research and analytical skills.
- You can review and evaluate project applications.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

- You have demonstrated leadership and project management skills in leading task teams, coordinating projects, conducting critical analysis, and managing issues.

Computer Skills

- You have experience using computer applications and software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and internet.

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: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing,



North Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Note:

- This ad is also available in French.
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- W-ND-249049/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- 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.
- 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.
- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- 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.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Northern Development Advisor - Bilingual (English/French) (Kapuskasing)
🏢 Ministry of Northern Development
📍 Kapuskasing