Facilitate operations delivery for potential changes to the Aggregate Resources Act Review. Develop performance matrix for provincial aggregate inspectors. Develop training program for risk based compliance program for supervisors and inspectors.

Provide advice and leadership for all matters related to the ministry's aggregate resources program to operations division. On behalf of the regional directors and assistant deputy minister, provide leadership and direction in the resolution of highly complex issues. Collaborate with others in the preparation of ministry (and inter-ministry) policy initiatives related to aggregate resources and the aggregate resources act and regulations. Provide expert advice and assistance on all matters related to the aggregate resources program. Act as expert witness at provincial tribunals (Ontario Municipal Board hearings and Mining Lands Commissioner). Contribute to and deliver training packages to Ministry staff as required. Lead and participate on planning policy teams identifying and developing provincial policy initiatives and issues relating to aggregate resources. Consult and liaise on a regular basis with other ministries, industry, non-government organizations and stakeholders. Promote cooperative partnerships and develop and implement strategies to achieve aggregate resources program goals and objectives.

Implement, administer and enforce the aggregate resources act regulations and related ministry policies and guidelines. Provide advise on aggregate resource deposits, license properties and other planning matters to ministry district staff responsible for plan input and review. Coordinate the implementation of abandoned pit and quarry rehabilitation projects for the area office. Monitor and inspect on a regular basis licensed aggregate extraction sites to assess compliance with the aggregate resources act regulations, provincial standards, conditions of the license and the site plan. Investigate complaints and provide direction on remedial action and recommend enforcement action where warranted. Act as project manager for coordination of pit and quarry license and permit applications as well as site plan amendment approvals under the aggregate resources act policy and procedures.