Species at Risk Policy Intern

**Species at Risk Policy Intern**:
**Job ID**:

- 233152

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

**Division**:

- Species at Risk Branch

**City**:

- Peterborough, Thunder Bay, Toronto

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 7 Temporary (up to 18 months)

**Job code**:

- 14009 - Resources Manager 1

**Salary**:

- $1,001.92 - $1,207.03 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
- The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking interns to support the development and interpretation of evidence-based policies and programs related to species conservation management. Come and be part of our team in the Species at Risk Branch.

**About the job**: In this role you will:

- Support the development and interpretation of evidence-based policies related to species conservation management.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the development of regulations, policies, procedures and programs for the Branch that include a focus on species at risk management policy.

**What you bring to the team**:
**Mandatory requirements**:

- Proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
- Graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years.

**Technical Skills**:

- You have an understanding of the theory, principles, policies and practices related to species at risk, natural resource management and/ or environmental risk assessment planning and management.
- You have knowledge of data and information analysis techniques and computer-based analytical, data management and modeling techniques to research, compile and analyze data; prepare reports and related materials; and recommend effective courses of action.
- You have knowledge of policy development processes and Indigenous and public consultation and engagement approaches.
- You have knowledge of policy research and analysis techniques, environmental scanning, modelling and trends forecasting, including utilizing databases and websites to gather, summarize and interpret information.
- You have a general understanding of legislative, regulatory, policy and planning tools that support species at risk in Ontario.

**Research and Analytical Skills**:

- You have research and analytical skills to conduct research, analyze, assess and report on complex and diverse issues with attention to detail.

**Interpersonal and Communication Skills**:

- You have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, briefing notes and decks, and communications materials.
- You possess professionalism, judgment and demonstrated ability to work in teams, address contentious issues with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- You have the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and with clients and partners.

**Organizational Skills**:

- You have organizational and time management skills to undertake and balance multiple tasks and shifting timelines.
- You possess information management skills and computer skills to conduct research, maintain electronic information systems and prepare reports.

**Computer Skills**:

- You have knowledge of personal computers including Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

**How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility**: We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's _Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005._ We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

**Additional information**:

- Thursday, September 4, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

**Position details**:

- 7 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

**Compensation group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union

**Work hours**:

- Schedule 3-A

**Category**:

- Environment

**Posted on**:

- Wednesday, August 13, 2025

**How to apply**:

- Your cover l