Do you have knowledge and experience of fish culture management practices and enjoy working in teams? If so, consider this opportunity as an Operations Coordinator.
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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• 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
Note: During the application process, you will have the option to select ONE or BOTH locations.
About the job
We are seeking an individual to:
• determine methods, procedures and techniques for improvement of productions and quality
• provide expertise and training to team members
• maintain records and prepare reports
• coordinate the collections of eggs, fish marking and fish distribution operations
• develop long-range plans, procedures and guidelines
• coordinate annual maintenance functions and maintain inventory
• review data collection and monitor the preparation and submissions of specimens
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirement:
• 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.
Technical knowledge:
• You have working knowledge of all aspects of fish culture management practices as well as related fish culture goals and objectives
• You possess clear understanding of fish culture techniques and recognized fish husbandry practices
• You have knowledgeable of operation and maintenance procedures specific to fish culture stations.
Interpersonal and organizational skills:
• You are a leader, with a desire to lead others and to instill in others a passion for their work, the mission and values of the organization, and the importance for acting with trust, integrity, respect, impartiality, service orientation and competence.
• You have demonstrated leadership skills to work within a team environment and provide information and training to colleagues and management.
• You are able to communicate tactfully when dealing with both public and staff.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills to deal with employees, clients, the public and service providers.
Organizational and planning skills:
• You have the ability to forecast, plan and administer day-to-day operations at a fish culture station.
• You have the ability to organize, prioritize and delegate work with a focus on operational efficiency and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• You have the ability to plan projects, evaluate information and findings.
• You have proven time management and organizational skills to deal with multiple work demands and projects within specified deadlines.
Essential skills:
• You have the ability to work with budgets, track expenditures, and undertake forecasting.
• You have proficiency using computers and common office productivity software.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: