Do you have strong communication and presentation skills? If so, consider this opportunity to join a professional team with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
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Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
As a Resource/Bear Management Technician, you will:
• participate in resource management partnerships and initiatives
• provide customer service to a variety of clients on natural resources management related inquiries, which include managing/preventing human-animal conflict
• assist with administrative matters (e.g. budget, audit, licensing)
• conduct operational field program activities that will include human-animal conflict management activities
• perform technical activities (prepare reports, compile statistical data)
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You possess a valid Firearms Possession Only License (POL) or Possession/Acquisition License (PAL).
• You have successfully completed an Ontario Hunter Safety Training course.
• You have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• You have the ability to successfully complete the MNR Problem Black Bear Management Course.
• You have the ability to successfully complete Black Bear Encounter Safety Training.
• You have the ability to successfully complete Chemical Immobilization Course offered by the Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians.
Technical knowledge and skills:
• understanding of resource management, human-animal conflict and ecological sustainability principles and practices to organize and conduct field inspections, surveys and projects
• knowledge of standards and operating practices for information gathering (e.g. data collection and inventory techniques)
• general knowledge of field equipment operation to perform field maintenance, adjustments and repairs (GPS, vehicle, weather stations, outboard motors and boats, ATV's etc)
Interpersonal and communications skills:
• well developed communication skills to respond to resource/industry, public inquiries, make presentations, represent the Ministry effectively
• interpersonal skills to deal with requests/concerns of clients/partners
Planning and analytical skills:
• proven planning and coordinating skills
• demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to make decisions and determine the nature/extent of resource user compliance and recommend course of action
• ability to interpret and apply standards, policies and procedural guidelines and legislation