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?

As the Lands and Waters Technical Intern with Parry Sound District, you will work in a team environment to assist lands and waters staff in the administration and issuance of land tenure, along with licences and permits such as Work Permits, Land Use Permits, and Crown land sales. You will also provide support in the delivery of resource monitoring, inspections, compliance and audit activities for the district lands and waters program.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of, and/or interest in, legislation, policy, practices affecting natural resource management.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with a wide variety of partners/collaborators as demonstrated by good interpersonal skills;
• Understanding of policy and program development, research and analytical approaches and techniques, as well as resource management principles.
• Oral and written communication skills to work with external clients, prepare and present policy and program materials and reports to a diverse audience;
• Working knowledge of computer software packages including MS-Excel, MS Word, MS Access, and GIS;

• A valid driver's licence.


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 Thursday, April 9, 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.