The Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section, has an opportunity for several highly motivated individuals to participate as a part of a professional team in the Wildlife Communities Unit.
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
About the job
In this position you will support the planning and implementation of a field research program investigating population dynamics, cause-specific mortality of moose, wolves and deer in Northwestern Ontario. In this role, you will plan, develop, implement and maintain the technical components of this Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section (WRMS) program and assist in administrative and health and safety functions of related field operations.
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 must be willing to be vaccinated for rabies and maintain an adequate antibody titre annually.
Lab and field expertise:
• You have demonstrated experience working in both lab and field environments, experience with logistics and field station operation and ability to train and instruct seasonal and classified staff to meet targets and objectives established by the program.
• You have expertise with the capture and handling of live animals and use of live-traps, use of microscopes, autopsy equipment, general lab practices and use of field equipment to collect data and process specimens for biological data and sample collection.
• You have demonstrated experience working safely in the lab and in remote field settings, including the use of multiple means of transportation (e.g. canoes, outboard motors ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, small aircraft and helicopter) and use of communication & data collection methods (satellite phones, GPS units, telemetry equipment, data recorders, tablets).
Analytical skills:
• You have attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy and integrity when collecting, compiling and manipulating data and reports.
• You have decision making skills to identify requirements for activities, establish resource needs, and arrange for program monitoring.
• You have demonstrated ability to use computer applications for data entry and to prepare data summaries and preliminary analysis.
Technical expertise:
• You have working knowledge of wildlife research, monitoring and management techniques and principles to plan, organize and implement projects.
• You possess basic knowledge in mammalian anatomy, wildlife disease and histology to safely collect and handle biological material both in the field and the laboratory.
• You have experience handling large mammals and experience with chemical immobilization of wildlife.
Communication and Interpersonal skills:
• You have the ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, to train staff, present results, and prepare reports, field and training manuals, and safe operating procedures
• You have well developed interpersonal skills to solicit and maintain cooperation with other staff, partner agencies and the public to maintain and build strong relationships and cooperation.
• You have proven ability to work with minimal supervision, as a team member and as a leader (when required) to provide supervision/coaching to staff.
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!
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Human Rights Code and the
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