Come help support the development of fisheries policy for the province, by working as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources team. Your fisheries biology and management knowledge will be a great asset in the conservation of Ontario's resources.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
• work with Ministry colleagues to lead components or assist in the development of priority provincial fisheries policy;
• provide sound technical and biological advice in the review and development of policy and program initiatives;
• conduct research and jurisdictional scans to support policy development;
• assist with the planning of fisheries consultation, meetings and workshops.
What you bring to the team
Technical skills:
• You have knowledge of fisheries biology and fisheries management to provide sound advice and input into fisheries related policy.
• You have the ability to develop, interpret and/or apply fisheries related policy/legislation to support the development of policy.
Communication skills:
• You have proven oral and written communication skills to participate in ministry meetings; and to prepare technical reports and presentations, briefings and other communication materials.
Analytical skills:
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to review and synthesize technical information.
Organizational skills:
• You have demonstrated organizational skills to assist with planning and delivery of meetings and workshops and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Computer skills:
• You are proficient with personal computers and software including email, word processing, spreadsheets and databases, to prepare communication materials and manage fishing regulation information.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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