Job ID: 232536
Posting status: Open
Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources
Division: Science and Information Branch
City: South Porcupine
Position(s) language: English
Job term: 1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Job code: 41111 – Resource Technician Sr 2 (B/U)
Salary: $1,265.02 – $1,452.35 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Help protect Ontario’s freshwater ecosystems by supporting science that informs sustainable resource management. Your work will contribute to healthier lakes, rivers, and wetlands—safeguarding biodiversity and supporting communities that rely on these vital natural resources. Join a team that makes a real difference for Ontario’s environment and future generations.
Live and work in Timmins district—where nature, community, and opportunity meet. With a growing economy, easy access to the outdoors, affordable lifestyle and vibrant community events, Timmins offers a balanced lifestyle and a strong sense of belonging in the heart of Northern Ontario.
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
• 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
About the job
• plan, coordinate, organize and implement operational components of the aquatic science programs
• track and monitor budget by maintaining and analyzing expenditures
• provide technical advice, training and direction to staff
• purchase specialized research and field equipment
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• You must have a valid class ‘G’ driver’s license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s license upon being hired.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a First Aid certificate.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a MED 3 (Marine Emergency duties) certificate issued by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Scientific expertise:
• You have knowledge of scientifically valid methodologies, field procedures and equipment for sampling fish populations.
• You have knowledge of biological, chemical and physical elements of habitat associated with the aquatic environment.
• You have knowledge of sampling design, field and laboratory equipment, data standards and record keeping protocols.
Leadership and communication skills:
• You have communication and interpersonal skills to train staff, develop communication strategies and to present program results.
• You have proven team leadership skills to ensure proper and fair division of labour in technical staff, assign field work, identify shortfalls and determine corrective action.
Project management and planning skills:
• You have planning and coordinating skills to prepare long-term and short-term operational plans.
• You have project management skills to analyze data, plan and implement a project through to completion and within budget.
Computer proficiency:
• You are proficient with computers and common office productivity software, such as word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, email and database management applications.
• You have experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to query and analyze spatial data, record field sampling activities and create maps.
Equipment knowledge:
• You have the ability to provide maintenance and repair to field and lab equipment, such as boats, motors, water sampling equipment, trucks, ATV’s, Global Positioning System (GPS) units, digital cameras.
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:
Additional information:
Apply by:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Note:
- N-NR-232536/25
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 affichĂ©es en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaĂ®tre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont Ă©valuĂ©s en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez Ă©galement passer un test de compĂ©tences linguistiques en français.
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