Conservation Officer

4 months ago


Kirkland Lake, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Full time

**The Job**

Click here for additional information about the
**Conservation Officer** role.

**The Ministry**
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry oversees the Province's natural resources and works to safeguard Ontario's forests, fisheries, wildlife, mineral aggregates, Crown lands and waters. We are committed to protecting and managing these natural resources for present and future generations of Ontarians. For more information about our ministry, please click on the following link:
** Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.**

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

**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?**: As a member of our enforcement team, you will participate in the delivery of a multi-service integrated compliance program by:

- conducting investigations, gathering evidence, completing legal documents, acting as an agent on behalf of the Crown for court prosecutions, and providing testimony in court;
- participating in undercover and special investigations and conducting regular audits/inspections of resource users, licence issuers, commercial operators (e.g. trappers, aggregates companies), identifying, investigating, and reporting on instances of non-compliance (e.g. use of illegal fish nets), apprehending violators (e.g. night hunters and/or careless hunters), and laying charges as appropriate;
- providing education and information related to natural resource management and protection to various client groups.

Note that the positions will require the incumbents to:

- work shifts, weekends and holidays
- travel for extended periods of time
- work in remote and isolated locations

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
- You either possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
- You either possess or have the ability to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card.
- You either possess or have the ability to obtain proof of having passed the Ontario Hunting License Examination or equivalent.
- You either possess or have the ability to obtain proof of having passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course or possess a Possession and Acquisition Firearms Licence.
- You have the ability to pass a psychological assessment.
- You have the ability to successfully complete the PARE, PREP or ESAP-ENPQ Police 2017 physical assessment to determine fitness for the position.
- You have the ability to qualify as a Conservation Officer, which includes the ability to successfully complete Basic Constable Training at the Ontario Police College or enforcement branch approved equivalent.

**For additional details, click "View More Information".**

**Specialized technical expertise**:

- knowledge of natural resource management principles, including: areas of commercial/sport fisheries, game/non-game species of wildlife, wildlife in captivity, aggregates resource management, and public land usage
- proficiency in the sports of hunting and fishing, handling firearms and other sporting equipment
- proficiency in the operation of related recreation vehicles (eg. watercraft, snowmobiles, ATV's, etc.)

**Problem-solving and situational judgment**:

- ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful and potentially threatening situations
- strong problem-solving skills to identify underlying issues, link issues with regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate corrective measures to address challenging situations
- identify, and take necessary, appropriate and timely action in response to, complex and/or critical issues
- sound judgement to evaluate and consider situational factors to make independent, timely decisions that align with policies



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