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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 the Environment, Conservation & Parks. 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.
About the job
In this role, you will assist Algonquin Provincial Park Integrated Resource Management Technicians to:
• plan, coordinate, implement and monitor technical/operational fish and wildlife, lands and waters and aggregate program activities
• organize field projects, and monitor progress and results of projects.
• provide technical, operational and group leadership, guidance and advice through consultation, negotiations, and conflict resolution
• support long range planning teams by providing technical input to land use and resource management planning decisions
• communicate resource management program information to the public, clients, partners, resource industries and Indigenous peoples
• lead the technical and operational aspects of water management program activities including the operation and maintenance of water control structures, flood and emergency response and erosion control
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• 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 have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Indigenous Self-IdentificationKnowledge:
• You have knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance, community perspectives and political dynamic.
• You have knowledge of lands, resources and economic development issues and trends in Ontario.
Planning and Coordination skills:
• You have the ability to assist to plan, lead/coordinate and implement fish and wildlife, lands and aggregates programs, projects and partnership activities.
• You have the ability to assist to plan and lead/coordinate project activities and emergency response initiatives and can assist in lands and waters program and including dam operations.
Technical expertise:
• You have knowledge of fish and wildlife, lands and waters, forestry and aggregates operations.
Communication and Interpersonal skills:
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to prepare written products and participate in briefings and meetings with team members and Park staff.