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Resource Management Technician - Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID:
211136
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Regional Operations Division
City:
Hearst, Kapuskasing
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job term:
2 Permanent
Job code:
41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:
$25.80 - $28.71 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have a passion to create awareness and promote resource management protection? If so, consider this challenging opportunity to join our team.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• carry out site inspections, field surveys compliance inspections and other operational activities
• provide technical guidance to staff and the public
• assist with administration and record keeping for projects and programs
• gather and compile technical information to make recommendations
• promote awareness of resource management and protection
• support partnerships and initiatives with various stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You are proficient in English, and willing to be evaluated for oral French language skills at the advanced level. Proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service approved evaluator, prior to hiring.

Technical expertise:

• You have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of ecological sustainability principles, and resource management practices.
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to natural resources management programs (e.g. forestry, aggregates, fish and wildlife, and lands and waters programs).
• You have demonstrated experience in conducting operational field programs and site inspections.
• You have knowledge of the standards and operating practices of field equipment for the purpose of information gathering and conducting field operations.
• You are proficient with computers using various software applications, including word processing, record-keeping, database management, presentation, internet, email and geographic information systems (GIS).

Interpersonal and communications skills:

• You have demonstrated interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with a wide variety of clients with diverse requests and varying concerns related to natural resources management (e.g. forestry, fish and wildlife, lands, waters and aggregates programs).
• You have well developed communication skills to respond to industry and public inquiries.
• You have demonstrated communications skills to make presentations, and share information with professional staff and clients.
• You understand the importance of partnership development and can represent the ministry and present information and ideas tactfully and effectively.

Analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills to determine user compliance and impact on resources.
• You can recommend proper course of action in cases of non-compliance and determine appropriate resolution to various issues in resource operations and in field conditions.

Planning and group leadership skills:

• You have planning and coordinating skills to organize, schedule and coordinate human and equipment resources (e.g. boats/motors, pumps, vehicle transportation) for resources management and field projects.
• You have demonstrated group leadership skills to assign work and provide guidance, and monitor progress of students and other staff.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Monday, March 4, 2024 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region
  • 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, February 12, 2024

Note:


Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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