Are you interested in building your geographic information system (GIS) skills and contributing to an organization that provides opportunities for personal growth, continuous learning and work-life balance? If so, then consider an internship with our team in the Mine Rehabilitation Section of the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Please Note: This position requires the successful candidate to be able to work out of 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• assist with Geographic Information System (GIS) issues and projects
• assist in the maintenance and updating of a computerized database and associated material (e.g. reports, videos & photos), and preparing documents required to report on or respond to mine-hazards and related activities
• assist with the provision of routine and general guidance and information to external clients relative to abandoned mine hazards
• assist in the provision of technical support to the Mineral Development Branch.
• assist in the preparation and processing of general correspondence and in organizing and maintaining filing systems
Note:The duties of the job will require the successful candidate to travel within the region/throughout the province to perform the duties of the position.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have graduated from a college or university of recognized standing within the past three years.
Specialized knowledge:
• You have good knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software (ArcView, ArcGIS, MapInfo) and GIS principles, practices and techniques, and peripheral equipment (digitizers, scanners and printers)
• You have knowledge of the design and production of Geoscience and related thematic maps using raster, vector and GIS technologies, in order to produce, modify and clarify information on digital claim maps
• You have knowledge of computer systems and software (e.g. Microsoft Office suite), graphics software and internet/intranet systems
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have good communication skills (verbal & written) to interact with stakeholders, conduct research for technical information, communicate ideas and information clearly, exchange information, create a variety of documents and conduct effective presentations
Analytical and organizational skills:
• You have analytical, research and problem solving skills to evaluate, review and map closure plan boundaries and to maintain or refine the abandoned mines database
• You have organizational and prioritization skills to organize work and meet deadlines
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
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