CONSERVATION OFFICERS

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Explore the possibilities of this opportunity to apply your technical expertise and help safeguard our natural resources.

The ministry is committed to protecting and managing the province's natural resources and is looking for motivated, service and team oriented professionals who are eager to advance their career in natural resource conservation.

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About the job

As a member of our enforcement team, you will:
• participate in the delivery of a multi-service integrated compliance program
• deliver planned compliance
• provide education and information related to natural resource management and protection

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• you hold a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's Licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• you have the ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
• you have the ability to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card
• you have the ability to pass the Ontario Hunting Licence Examination
• you have the ability to successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course or successfully challenge the exam
• you have the ability to pass psychological/physical assessments to determine suitability and fitness for the position
• you have the ability to be appointed as a Conservation Officer
• you have the ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays
• you have the ability to travel for extended periods of time
• you have the ability to work in remote and isolated locations
• you have the ability to work in a great lakes marine environment (Midhurst position only)

Note: This position requires an enhanced-level screening check under the OPS Employment Screening Checks Policy which includes a criminal record check (CPIC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) check, Niche/RMS file check (Local Police Record check) and Credit (Equifax) check.

Enforcement skills:

• you have experience enforcing legislation, policies and regulations
• you have knowledge of enforcement and investigation techniques, methods and procedures
• you have knowledge of rules of evidence, lawful searches and seizures to conduct investigations and gather evidence
• you have knowledge of legal documents and court procedures to prosecute violators

Technical knowledge:

• you have knowledge of natural resource management principles (eg. areas of commercial/sport fisheries, game/non-game species of wildlife, etc.)
• you have the ability to interpret and apply related legislation (eg. Fisheries Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, etc.)
• you are proficient in the sports of hunting and fishing, handling firearms and other sporting equipment
• you are proficient in the operation of related recreation vehicles (eg. watercraft, snowmobiles, ATV's, etc.)

Communication skills:

• you can prepare legal court documents
• you can provide testimony in court
• you can prepare and deliver presentations to public interest groups (eg. fish and game clubs, naturalist groups, public schools, etc.)
• you can respond to requests for information verbally and in writing
• you can deal tactfully with the public, staff and media

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• you are able to exercise sound judgment in stressful and potentially threatening situations
• you are able to reach peaceful solutions in volatile situations
• you are able to promote and influence compliance with related legislation and standards

Analytical and investigation skills:

• you can assess activities for compliance
• you can gather information and evidence
• you can identify problems and recommend solutions

General skills:

• you have the ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• you have the ability to independently make sound decisions
• you have the ability to work as a member of a team
• you have organizational and planning skills
• you are proficient with a variety of computer software applications (eg. word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet, etc.)

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
  
  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
  
  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
• N-NR-80561/15(15)

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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.