Are you interested in applying your knowledge of environmental sciences to identify, monitor, and report on a variety of sources of pollution? If so, consider this rewarding opportunity to achieve a greener Ontario!
As an Indigenous Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on the following activities:
About the job
In this role, you will :
• Review and monitor selected sources of air, water and land pollution
• Assess compliance with environmental legislation and policies
• Assist with responding to routine, non-complex pollution complaints
• Collect samples and document evidence
• Assist in implementing inspection and abatement programs
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Candidates must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
• Graduated within the past five years from a college or university with a diploma, degree or post-graduate certificate.
• Valid driver's license (G2 level or above).
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to deal with public, municipal and industrial officials
• Written skills to produce clear, concise, and grammatically correct documents
• Communicate regulatory requirements, explain findings, results, and actions
• Ability to work with diverse client groups
Technical Knowledge:
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, guidelines, abatement procedures and programs
• Evaluative skills in reviewing content of submissions for accuracy and adherence to ministry policy, regulations, objectives
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of industrial and municipal environmental controls, waste management.
• Knowledge of sample collection and field measurement techniques
• Knowledge of conducting inspections and audits, and in regulating and influencing behavior to achieve compliance.
Analytical, Problem-Solving and Judgement Skills:
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, problems and outcomes
• Demonstrate judgment to develop strategies when dealing with complex, contentious issues