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PERMIT TO TAKE WATER EVALUATOR - AMENDED
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment
Division:
Technical Support Section
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 18 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:
15544 - Scientist 2
Salary:
$1,056.77 - $1,277.78 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ministry of the Environment' s, Technical Support Section seeks an individual to support the Northern Region's permit to take water program. You will work with a diverse team and clients and utilize your knowledge and understanding of the methods and techniques of water resources management.
AMENDED: area of search and closing date.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• coordinate regional reviews of complex Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications;
• review and evaluate non-complex PTTW applications;
• conduct field surveys, inspections and impact assessments;
• respond to client's requests for data and advice;
• provide information and guidance to applicants, agencies and the public respecting the PTTW program.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• You possess a degree with specialization in a natural science discipline such as Hydrology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Physical Geography or Water Resources.
• You have a valid driver's licence to complete field work.
Technical expertise:
• You have knowledge of the natural sciences field, normally acquired through a degree in Natural Sciences.
• You have proven experience and ability to understand and apply applicable legislation, policies, guidelines, and procedures related to permanent to take water program.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of water resources management.
General skills:
• You have well developed communication skills to prepare and present technical information and Ministry positions.
• You have analytical, problem solving and project management skills to design and evaluate environmental issues and ensure proper workflow.
• You have reasoning skills to avoid conflict and achieve consensus with clients.
• You have well developed computer skills; knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database programs.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 435 South James Street, Thunder Bay, North Region
- 1 English Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Note:
- N-ET-53007/13(2)
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 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 Tuesday, April 16, 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.
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.
