Resource Management Technician

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Blind River; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service in Blind River, Ontario, is offering a temporary assignment for up to 16 months in the Regional Operations Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Compensation ranges from $27.49 to $30.60 per hour, with a possibility of extension; a valid Class G licence is required.

Responsibilities include inspections, field surveys, and providing guidance to staff and the public, along with administrative duties and data gathering to support natural resources management.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret legislation and policies related to natural resources management.
• Experience in operational field programs and site inspections.
• Proficiency with field equipment standards and operating practices.
• Proficient with computers including GIS, word processing, databases, and email.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections, field surveys and compliance inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and the public.
• Assist with administration and record keeping for projects and programs.
• Gather and compile technical information to inform recommendations.
• Promote awareness of resource management and protection.
• Support partnerships and stakeholder initiatives.

Skills

Ecological sustainability

Resource management

Legislation interpretation

Field inspections

GIS proficiency

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Planning and leadership

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

Word processing

Record-keeping

Database management

Presentation software

Job description

Apply By: Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 16 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code:

$27.49 - $30.60 Per hour*

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

Do you have a passion to create awareness and promote sustainable resource management? If so, consider this challenging opportunity to join our team in the Regional Operations Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

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

In this role, you will:

• carry out site inspections, field surveys compliance inspections and other operational activities
• provide technical guidance to staff and the public
• assist with administration and record keeping for projects and programs
• gather and compile technical information to make recommendations
• promote awareness of resource management and protection
• support partnerships and initiatives with various stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence 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 licence upon being hired.

Technical expertise:

• You have a working knowledge and understanding of ecological sustainability principles, and resource management practices.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to natural resources management programs (e.g. forestry, aggregates, fish and wildlife, and lands and waters programs).
• You have experience in conducting operational field programs and site inspections.
• You have knowledge of the standards and operating practices of field equipment for the purpose of information gathering and conducting field operations.
• You are proficient with computers using various software applications, including word processing, record-keeping, database management, presentation, internet, email and geographic information systems (GIS).

Interpersonal and communications skills:

• You have demonstrated interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with a wide variety of clients with diverse requests and varying concerns related to natural resources management (e.g. forestry, fish and wildlife, lands, waters and aggregates programs).
• You have well developed communication skills to respond to industry and public inquiries.
• You have demonstrated communications skills to make presentations, and share information with professional staff and clients.
• You understand the importance of partnership development and can represent the ministry and present information and ideas tactfully and effectively.

Analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills to determine user compliance and impact on resources.
• You can recommend proper course of action in cases of non-compliance and determine appropriate resolution to various issues in resource operations and in field conditions.

Planning and group leadership skills:

• You have planning and coordinating skills to organize, schedule and coordinate human and equipment resources (e.g. boats/motors, pumps, vehicle transportation) for resources management and field projects.
• You have demonstrated group leadership skills to assign work and provide guidance, and monitor progress of students and other staff.

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

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.

62 Queen Ave, Blind River, North Region