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CONSERVATION OFFICERS - AMENDED
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Field Services Division/Enforcement Branch
City:
Peterborough, Tehkummah
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
41106 - Resource Tech 4-Conserv Officer
Salary:
$32.56 - $36.31 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Explore the possibilities of this opportunity to apply your technical expertise and help safeguard our natural resources!
What can I expect to do in this role?
The ministry is committed to protecting and managing the province's natural resources and is looking for two motivated, service and team oriented professionals who are eager to advance their career in natural resource conservation. As a member of the enforcement team you will participate in the delivery of a multi-service integrated compliance program. You will also deliver compliance plans and provide education and information related to natural resource management and protection.
One position located at 242 Highway 542, Tehkumman (Manitoulin Island) and one position located at 300 Water Street, Peterborough.
Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
knowledge of and experience in natural resource and public safety-related legislation, enforcement, investigative techniques, rules of evidence, laying charges, testifying in court, preparing Crown briefs and applications for search warrants, and court procedures; knowledge of natural resource management principles in the areas of commercial/sport fisheries, game/non-game species of wildlife and forestry; communication and presentation skills; interpersonal skills in negotiating and participating in conflict resolution; organizational, analytical, planning, investigative and intelligence gathering skills; ability to work independently; computer skills; proficiency in operating and maintaining water craft, snowmobiles and ATV's; ability to fly and work in small aircraft; ability to qualify and be appointed as a Conservation Officer; ability to complete use of force training and firearms certification; standard first aid certificate, pleasure craft operators card; Canadian firearms safety course certificate, Ontario hunting licence; valid driver's licence to conduct field work. CPIC check will be conducted.
NOTE: Incumbent is required to work effectively in inclement weather and to work shifts, weekends and holidays as required. Willingness to travel for extended periods of time with little or no prior notice and to work in remote isolated location(s).
Please view our website, prior to applying, at http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Enforcement/2ColumnSubPage/243759.html
AMENDED - Closing date extended to January 15, 2010
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 242 Highway 542, Tehkummah, North Region or Tehkummah, North Region or Peterborough, East Region, Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Corrections and Enforcement
Posted on:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 15, 2010 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
