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Amended - Species at Risk Policy Intern

Job ID:
211910
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Species at Risk Branch
City:
Peterborough, Thunder Bay, Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
9 Temporary , up to 18 months
Job code:
14009 - Resources Manager 1
Salary:
$940.13 - $1,132.56 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking interns to support the development and interpretation of evidence-based policies related to species conservation management. Come and be part of our team in the Species at Risk Recovery section.

Amended - Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,001.92 to $1,207.03 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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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.

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About the job

In this role you will:
• Support the development and interpretation of evidence-based policies related to species conservation management.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the development of regulations, policies, procedures and programs for the Branch that include a focus on species at risk management policy.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
• 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.

Technical Skills:

• You have an understanding of the theory, principles, policies and practices related to species at risk, natural resource management and/ or environmental risk assessment planning and management.
• You have knowledge of data and information analysis techniques and computer-based analytical, data management and modeling techniques to research, compile and analyze data; prepare reports and related materials; and recommend effective courses of action.
• You have knowledge of policy development processes and Aboriginal and public consultation and engagement approaches.
• You have knowledge of policy research and analysis techniques, environmental scanning, modelling and trends forecasting, including utilizing databases and websites to gather, summarize and interpret information.
• You have a general understanding of legislative, regulatory, policy and planning tools that support species at risk in Ontario.

Research and Analytical Skills:

• You have research and analytical skills to conduct research, analyze, assess and report on complex and diverse issues with attention to detail.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• You have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, briefing notes and decks, and communications materials.
• You possess professionalism, judgment and demonstrated ability to work in teams, address contentious issues with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• You have the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and with clients and partners.

Organizational Skills:

• You have organizational and time management skills to undertake and balance multiple tasks and shifting timelines.
• You possess information management skills and computer skills to conduct research, maintain electronic information systems and prepare reports.

Computer Skills:

• You have knowledge of personal computers including Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Additional information:

Apply by:
Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 3 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
  • 4 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
  • 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Environment
Posted on:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Note:

  • E-ET-211910/24(8)


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