Student - Marine Assistant

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.


• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.


• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.

Note: Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

As a Marine Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Promote the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and marine policing program to the public.


• Support OPP marine operations through vessel maintenance/cleaning, and accompanying officers on regular marine patrols.


• Complete research assignments/projects, compile statistical information, and other administrative tasks.


• Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.

1. Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.


2. Age: You must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). You must meet all age requirements for the position by May 1, 2017.


3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.


4. Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You much be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your verbal communication skills to promote major marine events, the marine policing program, and the OPP (e.g. assemble displays on marine safety, participate in summer festivals, and distribute safe boating material).


• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).


• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your investigative skills to assist in marine checks on recreational boats for safety equipment, personal water craft licences, and safe operations of vessels.

Organizational Skills

• You apply your administrative and organizational skills to maintain records, daily log entries, daily statistics, etc.


• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Other Requirements

• You are able to pass an OPP background security investigation.


• You are at least 18 years of age.


• You must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.


• You must have a valid and current Pleasure Craft Operator Card.


• You must have valid and current CPR and First Aid certification.


• You must be able to swim 300 metres without stopping.