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BEAR TECHNICIAN

Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources Division: Field Services Division, Bracebridge Area City: Bracebridge Job Term: 1 Temporary Recurring contract up to 5 months with possibility of extension Job Code: 41104 - Resource Technician 3 Salary: $22.91 - $25.50 Per Hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Understanding the job ad - definitions Posting Status: Open Job ID: 17408 View Job Description



Challenge and variety can be yours when you join the Ministry of Natural Resources' Bear Wise program in the Bracebridge Area office. As a highly motivated and outgoing individual, you will implement, administer, monitor and audit the Bear Wise program. In addition, you will provide education regarding problem bear reporting, response, prevention and awareness.



What can I expect to do in this role? Duties include: conducting operational field programs including activities such as carrying out site inspections and field surveys; ensuring client (e,g, Bear Wise contractors, and other stakeholders) compliance with specific natural resources management acts, regulations and related Ministry policies and guidelines; provide leadership to assigned students and staff on behalf of supervisor; gathering, assembling and compiling technical information for databases and reports to make recommendations.



This position requires working in all types of weather conditions.



How do I qualify? Mandatory demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of resource management practices and understanding of legislation with emphasis on the Bear Wise program; Demonstrated experience in performing field technical activities and compiling technical information (e.g. Bear Hazard inspection/assessment, Bear trap and transfer) for data bases, preparing reports and making recommendations on related matters (e.g. effective solutions to human-bear conflicts / determining bear aversion tactics); demonstrated leadership, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills; good planning, coordinating analytical and problem-solving skills; computer skills in a variety of applications related to resource management; ability to do field work and operate and maintain equipment, working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; valid drivers licence to conduct field work.





Additional Information: Address: 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 5 months, 1350 High Falls Road, Bracebridge, Central Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 4.7 Category: Lands and Resources Posted on: Thursday, April 23, 2009

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 7, 2009 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.



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