SPORT AND RECREATION CONSULTANT (1) - Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport - Toronto, ON

Do you have knowledge of the sport, recreation and physical activity sectors?

Consider this unique opportunity with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport where you will provide consultative services and advice to support the ministry’s sport and recreation programs.

What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic and specialized consultative services and advice to clients on sport and recreation development, Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)/high performance sport development, coalition building, partnership development, organizational development, training and education;

• Provide assistance and information to clients on ministry business priorities, expected outcomes, funding opportunities and programs, including guidelines, applications, funding and evaluation processes;

• Collect and analyze information, prepare materials, including proposals for sport and recreation programs and initiatives, options analysis, financial implications, briefing materials, and strategic communication advice and products;

• Participate in program and policy planning, provide input to policy development, and analyze program delivery and impact;

• Establish and maintain networks in the sport, recreation and physical activity sectors;

• Lead or participate as a team member on special projects and initiatives;

• Participate in program and policy planning and development.

How do I qualify?
Specialized Knowledge
• You have knowledge of organizational development and change theory, principles, framework models and change strategies

• You have in-depth knowledge of the sport, recreation and physical activity sectors, sport and recreation issues, approaches and the benefits of recreation

• You have knowledge of the design, development, implementation and evaluation of informational, educational and organizational development programs and projects specific to sport, recreation and physical activity

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You can support sport and recreation clients in needs analysis, and strategic and operational program planning

• You can assess and evaluate financial assistance for sport and recreation grant submissions

• You can identify and resolve problems and conflicts

Communication, Consultation and Interpersonal Skills
• You can communicate with a variety of clients, provide consultative services, and prepare briefing notes and senior level correspondence

• you can develop and deliver a range of workshops, training and information sessions

• You can work in a team environment to complete projects

• You can use tact, judgment and diplomacy when dealing with clients and the public

Computer Skills
• You can use computer software to prepare a variety of documents

Additional Information:
Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
  

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

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Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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