OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
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.
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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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a member of the Sault Ste. Marie - Blind River District, you will provide support in the planning and delivery of natural resource management initiatives. You will provide support in the design and implementation of biological surveys; and the collection, management, analysis and reporting of information to support fish, wildlife, and ecosystem management and provide biological knowledge and advice to support aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems management.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge:
Knowledge of biological and ecological theories, principles, and practices as they relate to natural resource management.
Knowledge of inventory, monitoring, and assessment techniques related to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, wetlands, fish and wildlife, water quality, and other biological values.
Knowledge of field identification of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of Northeastern Ontario with an emphasis on fish identification.
Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers, internet, email and a variety of software applications (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and ArcGIS) to prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, etc. and to analyze/verify survey data.
Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
Ability to function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary environment. Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
NOTE:
Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.
Eligibility:
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a diploma or degree in the Biological sciences or related field within the last four years;
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNRF 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past.
• Must not be a permanent OPS employee
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.
