- Job ID: 239171
- Posting status: Open
- Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
- Division: Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division – Environmental Permissions Branch
- City: Toronto
- Position(s) language: English
- Job term: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)
- Job code: 15548 – Scientist 4
- Salary: $1,605.35 – $2,037.57 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you an environmental professional with hydrogeological expertise? Then we need your skills at the Ministry of the Environment, Conservations and Parks to independently conduct reviews of environmental site assessment reports and other related technical information associated with Records of Site Condition submitted for filing to the Environmental Site Registry under Ontario Regulation 153/04.
The Ministry
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is committed to healthier communities and economic prosperity through protecting Ontario’s air, land and water.
The Division
Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division provides the single point of access for, and leading, the transformation of ministry permissions using risk-based approaches and customer service standards. The division also provides the single point of access for customer service and environmental permissions management in the ministry.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• conduct desktop reviews of Brownfield submissions including Record of Site Conditions under O.Reg 153/04
• ensure compliance of submitted documents with relevant environmental legislation
• review conceptual site models
• prepare and present scientific information
• assist in the development of procedures and guidelines
• respond to enquiries from the public and prepare correspondence
• provide expert advice to qualified persons and other stakeholders
• assist other Ministry staff in technical reviews of environmental site assessment reports
• design and conduct field sampling investigations, including supervision of drilling activities
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are a registered geoscientist in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) without relevant limitations or with another regulated association of geoscientists in Canada, including the Professional Engineers of Ontario if qualified to practice geoscience.
• 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.
Environmental Knowledge:
• You have knowledge and experience in contaminant hydrogeology and remediation including related theories, principles and practices.
• You have experience conducting field investigations that include soil and groundwater sampling, and restoration and remediation methods to assess site conditions.
• You are knowledgeable about environmental legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines which includes Records of Site Condition Regulation – Ontario Regulation 153/04, On-Site and Excess Soil Management – Ontario Regulation 406/19, Environmental Protection Act & Ontario Water Resources Act.
Analytical and Research Skills:
• You have experience assessing contaminant fate and transport in the environment.
• You have knowledge of analytical principles and practices, data interpretation, data quality assurance and quality control.
• You are aware of field investigation techniques for conducting environmental site assessments, including soil, groundwater and sediment sampling methods.
• You have skills in applied research, investigation and project management to design field sampling programs; to assess and evaluate environmental issues; to determine compliance; and to lead/conduct the collection of data, etc.
• You have experience completing data analysis, evaluation and report preparation activities related to compliance, field data collection, and migration of contaminants.
• You have demonstrated reasoning and judgment skills to lead discussions involving conflicting approaches/opinion and excellent judgment to exercise sensitivity in contentious or high profile environmental and land use development issues.
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data, including those collected with computer modeling programs.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You are able to prepare and present technical assessments/recommendations and scientific reports.
• You have communication and presentation skills to present scientific and opinion information as expert testimony before the courts or at quasi-judicial hearings, as well as at municipal councils, public meetings or to other staff.
• You have interpersonal skills to persuade and influence diverse interests (e.g. qualified persons, property owners, municipalities, stakeholders) to accept the Ministry’s position.
Judgement and Tact:
• You can tactfully lead discussions and present information with conflicting approaches or scientific opinion to various audiences.
• You use political acuity when managing contentious or high profile environmental and land use development issues.
Computer Proficiency:
Computer proficiency:
• You are familiar with computer modeling and other software applications to utilize and lead others in the utilization of technologies to support data analysis, evaluation and report preparation activities.
• You are proficient with common office productivity software, such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
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:
What we offer
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Monday, January 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 135 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, January 5, 2026
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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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.
