Student - Assistant Water Resources Technician

1 week ago

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Various Ministries Full time
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.

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LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
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GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
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CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario.

Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit.

Carefully review locations through
Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in.

You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

  • Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.

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.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

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?:

Work Description
As an Assistant Water Resource Technician, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

  • Assist with the collection, entry and analysis of water resources data specific to: groundwater, surface water, geomorphology, meteorology, water quality (e.g. benthics and chemistry) or fish. Specialized equipment will be used and maintained in the collection of the data.
  • Provide assistance to the Fish and Wildlife program by conducting research including fieldwork to assemble and draft information, including writing reports on hydrologic resources.
  • Assist in carrying out field work including conducting hydrologic sampling and other aspects of Water Resource Management. (e.g. modelling, mapping, delineation etc.)

Note:
Some positions will require operation of boats, motors, trucks, all-terrain vehicle (ATVs), and other specialized equipment. Positions will involve work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:
You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

Age:
You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.

Residency:
You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.

Work Status:
You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

Analytical and Organizational Skills:

  • 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 have or are able to acquire a Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate.

Other Summer Opportunities:

We offer a variety of job types in diverse career fields.
See what other summer opportunities are currently available
Also, check out all the
other student and new professional opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.

Additional Information:

Compensation Group:

  • Ontario Public Service Employees Union
  • Understanding the job ad definitions
    Schedule:
  • N/A
    Category:
  • Environment
    Posted on:
  • Wednesday, February 1, 2023
    Note:
Other positions advertised on this job ad may be excluded from the OPSEU Collective Agreement (i.e. not represented by OPSEU), depending on the business area within the Ministry in which the work is performed. You will be advised during the recruitment process by the hiring manager of the business area.

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