Re-posted : Student - Aquatic/Wildlife Biologist

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This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position. You will also be required to identify the cities you are able to travel to and work in. Some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Please check the location of the cities using Google Maps before indicating in your application that you are able to travel to and work in that city Note: relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.

Some positions on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and are required to pay union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay cheque. Additional information on other entitlements and exemptions are set out in the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:

• Fish and aquatic ecosystem assessment and research, including creel surveys, index netting, biological sampling, data entry and basic analyses. Projects may be related to community analyses and structure of aquatic ecosystems, habitat assessment, growth and diet analyses, for wetlands, stream, and lake systems.


• Wildlife population and wildlife habitat assessment including both aerial and ground surveys; species identification and mapping; as well as sampling and assessment for a variety of wildlife including game and non-game species, waterfowl and species at risk


• The operation of boats, outdoor motors, ATVs and other specialized equipment may be required. The assistant may work outdoors and in diverse weather conditions

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

All positions on this job ad require students to meet the mandatory program eligibility requirements including being at least 15 years of age on the first day of employment. There is no age limit.

Some positions on this job ad may require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, some positions on this job ad may require the successful candidate(s) to provide a general screening check. A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification, at your own expense.

Some positions on this job ad may be excluded and not represented by OPSEU depending on the area/department in the Ministry where they are located. This will be disclosed during the recruitment process by the hiring manager.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data).


• You apply your interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and have a strong work ethic to work independently

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access), presentations (PowerPoint); email and internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means


• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines

Other Requirements

• You can work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations


• You are willing to accompany staff on multi-day outdoor field trips.


• Some positions may require a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's License or equivalent


• You have a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card, Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or are you willing and able to acquire these certifications as a condition of your employment.

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 Monday, March 9, 2015 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.