Lands and Waters Tech Intern

What can I expect to do in this role?

To assist lands and waters staff in activities relating to the district lands and waters resource management program. Activities may include:
• the issuance of local allocations, permits and authorizations
• supporting the delivery of resource monitoring, inspections, compliance and audits
• supporting delivery of high-priority projects such as renewable energy projects, aboriginal land claims and settlements, waste management and Crown land dispositions
• working with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure various resources and land use operations comply with provincial standards and ecological sustainability
• working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve district operational requirements and Crown land stewardship

How do I qualify?

Qualifications:

• Broad understanding of natural resource management, including relevant legislation, associated with Crown lands and waters program;
• Analytical and problem solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate data and information;
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment to interact with staff, members of industry, stakeholder groups, resource users and the general public;
• Knowledge of computer software packages including MS-Excel, MS Word, MS Access, ARC/Info, to prepare correspondence and reports;
• Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed;

Eligibility:

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years;
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNRF 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past.

Note:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy. Successful candidates must have valid driver's licence.

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.

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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 Monday, April 29, 2019 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

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