Lands and Waters Tech Intern

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About the job

To assist lands and waters staff in activities relating to the district lands and waters resource management program. Activities may include:
• the issuance of local allocations, permits and authorizations
• supporting the delivery of resource monitoring, inspections, compliance and audits
• supporting delivery of high-priority projects such as renewable energy projects, aboriginal land claims and settlements, waste management and Crown land dispositions
• working with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure various resources and land use operations comply with provincial standards and ecological sustainability
• working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve district operational requirements and Crown land stewardship

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What you bring to the team

Qualifications:

• Broad understanding of natural resource management, including relevant legislation, associated with Crown lands and waters program;
• Analytical and problem solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate data and information;
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation skills;
• 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;
• Knowledge of computer software packages including MS-Excel, MS Word, MS Access, ARC/Info, to prepare correspondence and reports;
• Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed;

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 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past.

Note:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy. Successful candidates must have valid driver's licence.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
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Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
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