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Assistant Zone Ecologist (Seasonal)
Sudbury
Environmental Services and Cleaning
POSTED:
1 day ago
Employer:
Ontario Public Service
ES Job ID:
5277
Closing Date:
February 19, 2025
Duration:
Seasonal
,
Temporary
Job Description:
Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division: Ontario Parks - Northeast Zone Office
City: Sudbury
Language of Position(s): English
Job Term: 1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract from approximately February to November each year
Job Code: 14022 - Biologist 2A
Salary: $1,272.74 - $1,539.11 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Posting Status: Open Targeted
Job ID: 225467
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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.
Division: Ontario Parks - Northeast Zone Office
City: Sudbury
Language of Position(s): English
Job Term: 1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract from approximately February to November each year
Job Code: 14022 - Biologist 2A
Salary: $1,272.74 - $1,539.11 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Posting Status: Open Targeted
Job ID: 225467
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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.
Required Skills:
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
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
Mandatory
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
Requirements:
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 accessibilityrelated 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
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 accessibilityrelated 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
How to Apply:
For a full job description and to apply, please visit https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=225467
1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact
information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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.
1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact
information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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.
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