Lands and Waters Technical Intern***** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INTERN POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19 *****

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About the job

As the Lands and Waters Technical Intern with Parry Sound District, you will work in a team environment to assist lands and waters staff in the administration and issuance of land tenure, along with licences and permits such as Work Permits, Land Use Permits, and Crown land sales. You will also provide support in the delivery of resource monitoring, inspections, compliance and audit activities for the district lands and waters program.

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What you bring to the team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of, and/or interest in, legislation, policy, practices affecting natural resource management.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with a wide variety of partners/collaborators as demonstrated by good interpersonal skills;
• Understanding of policy and program development, research and analytical approaches and techniques, as well as resource management principles.
• Oral and written communication skills to work with external clients, prepare and present policy and program materials and reports to a diverse audience;
• Working knowledge of computer software packages including MS-Excel, MS Word, MS Access, and GIS;

• A valid driver's licence.
Note:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

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.

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Additional information:

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