Experience working in the Ontario Public Service – grow your future.The OPS is dedicated to recruiting and advancing top talent while building a diverse public service that is reflective of Ontario's population and communities. This exciting opportunity offers recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates the opportunity to develop their careers and gain valuable work experience with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Bring your knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. Working with a team of engaged professionals and dedicated leaders, you'll take the next step in your career in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for personal growth, competitive salary, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and work-life balance.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Under the general supervision of the Park Superintendent, and professional direction of the Natural Heritage Education Supervisor:
Assist the ecologists, planners, stewardship coordinator and park staff with the collection, management and analysis of background information pertaining to Provincial Parks. This could include written information and spatial data regarding land cover, vegetation, habitat, geology, wildlife, species at risk, cultural heritage, and other values.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must have graduated from a college or university, with a degree, diploma or post-graduate certificate, within the past 5 years.
• You must be an Indigenous person (i.e. First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
• You must posses a valid Ontario Driver's License.
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-IdentificationTechnical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of biology and ecology including conservation biology and biodiversity
• You have a general understanding of conservation issues and legislative planning tools that provide protection to properties in Ontario
• You have basic knowledge of and an interest in the identification and monitoring of the flora and fauna of Ontario
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have communication skills to respond to natural heritage inquiries from internal staff, external clients and partners
• You have proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work amicably within a multi-disciplinary team
Computer proficiency:
• You have knowledge of and ability to use personal computers including word-processing, data management and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software
Other knowledge and skills:
• You have knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
