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Student - Aquatic/Wildlife Biologist
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Various Divisions and Branches
City:
Guelph, London, North Bay, Peterborough, Picton, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Wheatley, Whitney
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
Student 1 - Student Level 1, Student 2 - Student Level 2
Salary:
$14.00 - $14.85 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities.
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Review locations through Google Maps and select only those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.
Note: relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
- Fish and aquatic ecosystem assessment and research, including creel surveys, index netting, biological sampling, data entry and basic analyses. Projects may be related to community analyses and structure of aquatic ecosystems, habitat assessment, growth and diet analyses, for wetlands, stream, and lake systems.
- Wildlife population and wildlife habitat assessment including both aerial and ground surveys; species identification and mapping; as well as sampling and assessment for a variety of wildlife including game and non-game species, waterfowl and species at risk.
- The operation of boats, outdoor motors, ATVs and other specialized equipment may be required. The assistant may work outdoors and in diverse weather conditions.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet the mandatory program eligibility requirements on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.
1) Age: You must be a minimum age of 15 years. Some positions require you to be aged 15-24 years (or 15-29 years for a person with a disability).
2) Residency: Student must be a resident of Ontario during the summer of employment.
3) Work Status: You must be eligible to work in Canada.
4) Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester), or within 6 months of graduation by the first day of employment.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data).
- You apply your interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and have a strong work ethic to work independently.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access), presentations (PowerPoint); email and internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
Analytical and Organizational Skills
- You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
- You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.
Other Requirements
- You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
- You are willing and able to accompany staff on multi-day outdoor field trips.
- Some positions require that you possess an Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's License or equivalent.
- Some positions require that you have a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card, Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or are you willing and able to acquire these certifications as a condition of your employment.
Additional Information:
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
N/A , N/A
Category:
Fish and Wildlife
Posted on:
Monday, January 4, 2016
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 1, 2016 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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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.