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Competition Status: Selection Process

Approximately 172 individuals applied for this opportunity; based on the screening results, we anticipate that for each vacancy 3-5 individuals will be selected to proceed to the next phase of the competition.

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RESOURCE TECHNICIAN
Organization:    Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:    Peterborough District Operations
City:    Kingston
Job Term:    1 Temporary
Job Code:    41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:    $22.91 - $25.50 per hour*
Posting Status:    Open
Job ID:    52203
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The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petergborough District Operations, is seeking Resource Technician. Bring your skills and knowledge to this challenging position and become part of the team.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this postion, you will:

- Implement field programs and provide monitoring and auditing of compliance with natural resources acts, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to forestry, fish and wildlife, lands, waters, and aggregates programs;
- Provide input to and help maintain resources information systems and promote awareness of resource management and protection;
- Provide customer service to internal and external clients.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory
Valid driver's license.

Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ecological sustainability principles and practices;
- Demomnstrated knowledge of Ministry and related government legislation, policies, procedures, directives and guidelines (e.g. Crown Forest Sustainability Act, Public Lands Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Aggregates Resources Act, Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act);
- Working knowledge of standards and operating practices for information gathering;
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those regulations made under the act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed;
- Job requires knowledge of field equipment operations.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to make project-level decisions.

Interpersonal, Oral and Written Skills:
- Proven interpersonal skills to deal with requests and concerns of clients/partners;
- Proven oral and written communication skills to respond to resource industry and public inquiries.

Computer Skills:
- Working knowledge of personal computers/software including word-processing, data base, electronic mail, internet and spreadsheet applications.

Additional information:
Address:  
  • 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region
Compensation Group:   Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:   4-7
Category:   Lands and Resources
Posted on:   Wednesday, February 27, 2013
 
Note:
  • E-NR-52203

    The minimum salary rates identified in this posting are subject to revision as a result of the recently agreed to OPSEU collective agreement covering the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
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 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 applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting 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 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.



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*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
 
 
 
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