Biologist/Ecologist Intern

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About the job

• Under the general supervision of the Zone Manger, you will assist in providing information relative to ecological resources and recommendations for their management.
• You will assist with collection, compilation, analysis and reporting of ecological data pertaining to Ontario Parks and protected areas.
• You will assist with responding to inquiries from internal staff and external clients.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Proof of full-time enrollment in a recognized post-secondary college or university or graduation within the last five years; and
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in a maximum of two placements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of biology and ecology including conservation biology;
• Knowledge of legislative and resource management planning tools that provide protection to ecological resources;
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software, in order to analyze data and prepare reports;
• Knowledge of flora and fauna of Ontario;
• Interpersonal and communications kills (oral and written);
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain linkages with supervisors, co-workers and stakeholders;
• Organizational and research skills;
• Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Valid Class “G” Driver's License and ability to travel occasionally to locations throughout Ontario;

Please indicate in a separate covering letter, of 5 pages or less, specifically how your skills, knowledge and expertise relate to the qualifications listed above.

Note: The successful candidate will begin at the base-level pay rate and will move up in the pay scale in accordance with the OPSEU collective agreement.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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