Amended - Lands and Waters Technical Intern***** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INTERN POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19 *****

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Assist lands and waters staff in the issuance of local allocations, permits and authorizations, and in supporting the delivery of resource monitoring, inspections, compliance and audit activities for the district lands and waters resource management program.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad understanding of natural resource management, including relevant legislation (i.e. Public Lands Act) and policies associated with Crown lands and waters program;

• 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;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate data and information;
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation skills;
• 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed;
• Valid Class “G” Driver's License and ability to travel occasionally to locations throughout Ontario

NOTE:

Note
Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

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.

Collection of Information

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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 6, 2020 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.