Join our team and help protect our natural heritage!Kickstart your career where you'll gather and examine ecological data to help conservation efforts in provincial parks and conservation reserves. Don't miss this chance to be part of exciting projects, making a positive impact on Ontario's protected places.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Lead projects and participate on the Ecology Team to gather and synthesize information about plants and animals in Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves and provide advice to protected area managers.
• Assist in collecting, studying, and reporting data on endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species to help plan and manage species at risk in parks and protected areas in the northeast zone.
• Answer questions about natural heritage from staff and external partners.
• Participate or lead field work to collect information for planning and management projects.
Learn more about the important work of
Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional on the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license before being hired.
Ecology and Conservation knowledge:
• knowledge of biology and ecology including conservation ecology, eco-diversity, and application of ecological theories and practices
• knowledge of protected area management
• knowledge of conservation issues, measures, laws and management tools to manage, protect and conserve Ontarios' provincially protected areas
• knowledge of and an interest in the flora, fauna, and ecosystems of Ontario including native and invasive species identification, habitats and management techniques
Critical thinking skills:
• organizational skills to manage multiple projects and prioritize conflicting demands
• ability to research and synthesize large amounts of information
• knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply policy, legislation, procedures and standards
• knowledge of workers' legal responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including work in remote areas
Communication skills:
• proven ability to communicate and interact with a variety of audiences
• ability to write clear and concise scientific and technical reports
Computer proficiency:
• proficiency using common office productivity software, such as word-processing, spreadsheet, data management, presentation and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software applications
Other Information
Don't meet every qualification?
If you're excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We foster a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, respectful, fair and barrier-free work environment. For information about accommodation during the hiring process, such as
accessibility-related accommodations or technical help please
contact us.
Learn about
how we cultivate diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the OPS.
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) aims to be the top employer for talented professionals. In our positive and inclusive work environment we offer:
• a defined benefit lifetime pension plan
• parental leave top-up benefits, including for adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across many business areas
• on-the-job training to aid your success in the role