Bear Management Technician - North Bay, Canada - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Verified Company

North Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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
- 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

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?: In this role, you will:

conduct operational field program activities that will include human-bear conflict management activities

- provide customer service to a wide array of internal and external clients on natural resources management related inquiries, which include managing/preventing human-bear conflict
- provide technical support and contribute to the implementation of other resource management programs and projects (e.g. compliance monitoring activities for natural resources management related legislation.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory requirements:

You possess, or have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
You possess, or have the ability to obtain a Possession/Acquisition License (PAL).
You have completed, or have the ability to complete an Ontario Hunter Safety Training course.
You have completed, or have the ability to complete the MNRF Problem Black Bear Management Course.
You have completed, or have the ability to complete Black Bear Encounter Safety training.
You have completed, or have the ability to complete the Chemical Immobilization Course offered by the Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians.

Technical knowledge and skills:

You have an understanding of resource management, humanbear conflict and ecological sustainability principles and practices to organize and conduct field inspections, surveys and projects.
You have knowledge of standards and operating practices for information gathering (e.g. data collection and inventory techniques, data preparation and entry/digitizing).

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

You have the ability to respond to resource/industry and public inquiries, address concerns, make presentations, and represent the ministry effectively.

Analytical and Problem-Solving skills:

You have the ability to determine the nature/extent of resource user compliance and humanbear conflict, as well as a recommended course of action.

Field equipment and operations:

You have general knowledge of field equipment operation to perform field maintenance, adjustments and repairs (bear traps, GPS, vehicle, weather stations, outboard motors and boats, ATV's etc.)
You have the ability to possess and properly operate firearms safely and accurately.

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