This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario noted in the city list above. You will be required to identify the cities you are interested in applying to. Because some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario please confirm the location using
Google Maps when applying. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.
Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on this application form. Resumes and cover letters cannot be attached.
To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
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Apply Online - Student Application Guide - item 1 in Key Resources
About the job
Work Description:
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Perform research, conduct analysis and evaluate environmental information and data to produce reports
• Collect, review, verify and document information to support the delivery of environmental programs
• Respond to public inquiries, complaints and provide support for outreach and education initiatives
• Some positions may have field work that may be physically demanding and may require multi day trips involving overnight travel
• Field work might include assisting district staff with field and technical inspections and investigations, monitoring and abatement to ensure compliance of environmental laws
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below or other similar tasks as assigned
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
All positions require students to be 15 years of age on the first day of employment with no age limit.
Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.
Some positions on this job ad will require the successful candidate to undergo a general-level screening check, which includes a criminal record check, at their own expense.
Qualification Requirements
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data)
• You apply your oral communication skills to communicate and share your knowledge with staff and support the delivery of education and outreach initiatives
• You use customer service skills to assist clients by email and phone; to assist in responding to complaints, deal with public inquiries
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your knowledge of environmental legislation and/or environmental science
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access); email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You apply your evaluative and analytical skills to evaluate information, conduct data and trend analysis and develop recommendations for environmental reports/projects
• You apply your observation and analytical skills to conduct inspections, site visits, investigations, industry notifications, to review of compliance reports and the abatement of environmental programs
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines
Requirements
• You are willing to accompany staff on multi-day field trips in an outdoor environment