Wildlife Research Technician

---

Are you a highly motivated individual, who has proven team leadership skills? If so, do not miss this opportunity to be a part of a highly professional team with the Science and Research Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

---

About the job

• conduct research and analysis on a wide range of wildlife and rabies research projects
• provide technical assistance and support to various programs and projects

---

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You possess a valid Class G Driver's Licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You are and/or are willing to be vaccinated against the rabies virus.
• You are capable of working in low altitude aircraft (twin otter, beaver, and helicopter).
• You are capable of working in adverse weather conditions, around water and uneven terrain.

Technical knowledge and skills:

• You have proven experience working in lab and field operations.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to use laboratory techniques.
• You have experience working with laboratory equipment, including use of live-traps, isomet saws, and autopsy equipment.
• You have the ability to use general lab and field equipment to collect and process specimens for biological data.
• You have basic knowledge in mammalian anatomy.
• You have knowledge of wildlife research and management techniques and principles.

Leadership/Team skills:

• You have proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• You have leadership skills to work as a team member and as a team leader to provide daily supervision and coaching to staff.
• You have the ability to work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensure team members working with you are following workplace regulations.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You can communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy to provide ongoing updates to supervisor and other team members through regular meetings and discussions.
• You have interpersonal skills to provide training and instruction to staff.

Computer skills:

• You have well developed knowledge and skills working with computers and computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets and data entry.
• You can prepare data summaries and preliminary analysis in electronic format.

---

Additional information:

Note:

• N-NR-54290/13

---

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.