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Planning Intern
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Regional Operations
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
12100 - Community Planner 1
Salary:
$24.17 - $29.14 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• To assist in providing advice and support with respect to proposals and activities related to crown and municipal land use planning, Conservation Reserve planning, resource management planning and environmental assessment.
• To aassist and participate in the input and review of land use and resource management policy documents, broad scale or landscape level projects, proposals and environmental assessment documents
• To assist and participate in the delivery of land use planning, resource management planning advice and training to project teams, district staff and external agencies and clients.
• To assist in providing interpretation, explanation and advice to clients and stakeholders regarding Crown, municipal and resource management planning legislation, policy and procedures.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies governing municipal and crown land use planning, resource management
• Good understanding of the theory, principles, and practices of crown and municipal land use planning, natural resource management and environmental assessment.
• Knowledge of worker responsibility as outlined in the OH&S Act.
Analytical and Research Skills
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate Ministry data and information from staff and stakeholders to determine application of policy, and contributing to problem resolution options.
• Good organization and time management skills to allow for the review of materials and completion of assigned tasks.
• Communication and interpersonal skills:
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation skills to assist in preparation for or participate in stakeholder meetings or public consultation processes or in responding to public inquiries.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment to interact with staff, members of industry, stakeholder groups, resource users and the general public.
Computer Skills
• Good knowledge of office computer applications in order to access email, organize and analyze data and prepare reports.
Eligibility:
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years;
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNRF 18-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past.
• Valid Class “G” Driver's License and ability to travel occasionally to locations throughout Ontario
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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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 11, 2017 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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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.
