Planning Intern

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About the job

• 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.

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What you bring to the team

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

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Additional information:

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.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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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