Student - Assistant Resource Management Technician

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks. - ** 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. - ** 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. - ** 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 **Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab).** 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 (opens in a new tab)** 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 Resource Management Technician, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities: - Aid staff with information management of Crown land by distributing land use permits, work permits, leases, etc., and by conducting site visits. - Support the Aggregates program by inspecting aggregate operations and assisting with compliance monitoring. - Provide assistance to the Fish and Wildlife program by conducting research, including fieldwork, to assemble and draft information, including writing reports on fish and wildlife resources. - Provide assistance to the Forestry program by conducting field work involved with Silvicultural Effectiveness Monitoring and assisting with forest compliance inspections. - Provide administrative support, including organizing files and publications. - Provide support to local office programs and committees, including the Joint Health and Safety Committee and the Wellness Committee. - Assist with outreach activities, such as speaking with the public/delivering presentations, and providing information to the public to educate/generate awareness. **Note**: You will be working outdoors and in diverse weather conditions, and may be required to operate boats, motors, ATVs, and other specialized equipment/tools. **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 are able to operate boats, motors, ATVs, and other specialized equipment/tools - You are able to travel with staff on multi-day outdoor field trips - For certain positions, you must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence (or equivalent) with an excellent record - For certain positions, you must have, or be willing to acquire, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and certification in Standard First Aid and CPR **Other Summer Opportuni