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Planning, Research and Development Intern

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Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Full time
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Planning, Research and Development Intern

Job ID:

240814

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division

City:

Dryden, Garson, Peterborough, Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

3 Temporary internship placements for up to 12 months

Job code:

Resources Manager 1

Salary:

$1, $1,207.03 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services provides forest fire management services for the province including fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the basic resources for managing forest fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of forest fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies; and emergency management in response to forest fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

Please note: When selecting location preferences in the application, please choose ALL of the locations you'd like to be considered for.

About the job

As part of the Planning, Research and Development Unit you will provide professional, and technical assistance to support the development of strategies, policies and practices for wildland fire management in Ontario. This may include:

  • Assisting in and coordinating research and knowledge exchange of science that addresses key ministry priorities.
  • Supporting collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
  • Participating on various committees and working/project groups.
  • Traveling to locations not accessible by public transit.
What you bring to the team
Eligibility:
  • proof of eligibility to work in Canada
  • graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a diploma or an equivalent degree or postgraduate certificate within the last four years
  • candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past
  • not a permanent employee in the Ontario Public Service
Knowledge, skills and experience:

Technical knowledge:

  • Understanding of wildland fire and natural resources legislation and policies.
  • Knowledge of global, national and provincial climate change issues.
  • Knowledge of human dimensions of wildland fire management.
  • Understanding of wildland fire management practices.

Analytical and research skills:

  • Knowledge of policy research and analysis techniques, environmental scanning and modelling and trends forecasting to gather, summarize and interpret information.
  • Ability to research, analyze, assess and report on complex and diverse issues with attention to detail.

Interpersonal & teamwork skills:

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills to build relationships and communicate with internal and external partners.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, or independently with limited supervision.

Communication skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to prepare scientific and technical reports, presentations, briefing and communications materials.

Planning and organizational skills:

  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.

Computer skills:

  • Proficient in common software applications such as word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
  • Ability to conduct analysis and perform research using tools such as R or GIS would be an asset.
Additional Information:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are 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

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:

Apply by:

Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST

Position details:

  • 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 6150 Skyline Dr, Garson, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Internships

Posted on:

Monday, February 2, 2026

How to apply:

  • You must apply online.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

  • OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

  • 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.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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