Resource Management Technical Specialist Intern

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will gain a wealth of knowledge and experience delivering a variety of Natural Resource programs to clients within the MNRF Pembroke District area. You will assist and participate in the issuance of permits and authorizations, and support the delivery of resource management planning, monitoring, audit, compliance and implementation activities for the district lands & waters, fish & wildlife, and aggregates programs.

How do I qualify?

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of natural resources related legislation and regulations (e.g. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Public Lands Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Beds of Navigable Waters Act, Aggregate Resources Act, Federal Fisheries Act)
• General knowledge of, or the ability to learn and apply, natural resources related policies, procedures, guidelines, and manuals (e.g. Public Lands Policy manual, Provincial Aggregate Standards Manual,) to ensure various resource operations comply with provincial standards and ecological sustainability
• Knowledge of natural resource management operations and techniques (e.g. population surveys/inventories, habitat indices, fish collection; title administration, surveys, appraisals)
• Knowledge of compliance procedures to conduct site reviews and operational audits of individual clients
• Knowledge of personal computers/software including word-processing, GIS, internet and spreadsheet applications to prepare correspondence, reports and maps, input and retrieve data, prepare budgets or reports and track information or expenditures; use internet and e-mail.
• Knowledge of or commitment to learn worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Eligibility:

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Proof of full-time enrolment in a recognized post-secondary college or university or graduation within the last five years;
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in a maximum of two placements and must meet the above eligibility criteria for the duration of both placements.

Please 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.

Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.

How to Apply

Send application to:

Lise Dufour
31 Riverside Drive
Pembroke ON K8A 8R6

OR

By email to
lise.dufour@ontario.ca
Include the Job ID in the subject line

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 30, 2018 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.