About the role
Apply By: Monday, July 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Resources Clerk
Job ID:
231967
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Regional Operations Division - Northeast Region
City:
Dryden, Geraldton, Nipigon
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 12 months with possible extension
Job code:
08OAD - Office Administration 08
Salary:
$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Looking for a meaningful career providing client service alongside sustainable resource management?
The Ministry of Natural Resources is hiring Resources Clerks to join our teams in remote yet vibrant communities where nature and opportunity thrive side by side. Whether you're drawn to Geraldton or Nipigon for their world-class fishing and hunting, or to Dryden for its central location in beautiful northwestern Ontario, this customer service-focused role offers the chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding career with room to grow. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to explore new possibilities, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more about the work within The Ministry of Natural Resources.
Positions available:
- 1 permanent full-time position in either Nipigon or Geraldton
- 1 temporary full-time position in Dryden
About the job
In this role, you will:
-
provide front-line customer and client services to internal and external clients.
-
provide a range of administrative and district support services (e.g. taking meeting minutes, maintaining filing systems, handling incoming/outgoing mail, etc.).
-
provide logistical support to district supervisors and district staff.
-
handle corporate searches associated with licences and produce approvals/permits/licences.
-
assist with district finances by taking payments, making deposits, keeping records, and resolving errors.
Please note: This position requires physical presence on a weekly basis at the office location.
What you bring to the team
Office administration experience:
You have:
- experience with office administrative duties (filing, tracking correspondence/projects, purchasing, revenue collection, assets management, etc.)
- proficiency with computers and software programs such as word-processing, database, electronic mail, internet, and spreadsheets.
- experience using financial systems to create documents, manage data, and keep digital records organized.
Communication skills:
You can:
- convey information, respond to inquiries, and resolve complaints/issues using tact and diplomacy.
- compose and proofread general correspondence.
Judgement and analytical skills:
You can:
- determine nature and urgency of matters, inquiries and processes in order to prioritize, action or refer accordingly.
- identify and resolve discrepancies in reports and financial data.
- obtain knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, regulations and/or statutes to provide information, issue licenses and permits.
- maintain a high level of confidentiality
Planning and organizational skills:
You have:
- experience with scheduling and organizing meetings, training sessions, seminars and workshops.
- effective time management skills to organize own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Monday, July 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 479 Government St, Dryden, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Monday, July 14, 2025
Note:
- E-NR-231967/25(2)
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together
About Government of Ontario
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l'Ontario
The Ontario Government works to serve the public interest and uphold the public trust by providing Ministers with objective advice and expert guidance. The Ontario Public Service carries out the decisions and policies of the elected government with integrity and accountability and administers public services to the highest professional standards.
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario sert l'intérêt public et conserve la confiance du public en fournissant aux ministres des conseils objectifs et spécialisés. La fonction publique de l'Ontario applique les décisions et les politiques du gouvernement élu. En respectant le principe de reddition des comptes et avec intégrité, elle administre les services à la population selon les normes professionnelles les plus rigoureuses.
About the role
Apply By: Monday, July 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Resources Clerk
Job ID:
231967
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Regional Operations Division - Northeast Region
City:
Dryden, Geraldton, Nipigon
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 12 months with possible extension
Job code:
08OAD - Office Administration 08
Salary:
$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Looking for a meaningful career providing client service alongside sustainable resource management?
The Ministry of Natural Resources is hiring Resources Clerks to join our teams in remote yet vibrant communities where nature and opportunity thrive side by side. Whether you're drawn to Geraldton or Nipigon for their world-class fishing and hunting, or to Dryden for its central location in beautiful northwestern Ontario, this customer service-focused role offers the chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding career with room to grow. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to explore new possibilities, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more about the work within The Ministry of Natural Resources.
Positions available:
- 1 permanent full-time position in either Nipigon or Geraldton
- 1 temporary full-time position in Dryden
About the job
In this role, you will:
-
provide front-line customer and client services to internal and external clients.
-
provide a range of administrative and district support services (e.g. taking meeting minutes, maintaining filing systems, handling incoming/outgoing mail, etc.).
-
provide logistical support to district supervisors and district staff.
-
handle corporate searches associated with licences and produce approvals/permits/licences.
-
assist with district finances by taking payments, making deposits, keeping records, and resolving errors.
Please note: This position requires physical presence on a weekly basis at the office location.
What you bring to the team
Office administration experience:
You have:
- experience with office administrative duties (filing, tracking correspondence/projects, purchasing, revenue collection, assets management, etc.)
- proficiency with computers and software programs such as word-processing, database, electronic mail, internet, and spreadsheets.
- experience using financial systems to create documents, manage data, and keep digital records organized.
Communication skills:
You can:
- convey information, respond to inquiries, and resolve complaints/issues using tact and diplomacy.
- compose and proofread general correspondence.
Judgement and analytical skills:
You can:
- determine nature and urgency of matters, inquiries and processes in order to prioritize, action or refer accordingly.
- identify and resolve discrepancies in reports and financial data.
- obtain knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, regulations and/or statutes to provide information, issue licenses and permits.
- maintain a high level of confidentiality
Planning and organizational skills:
You have:
- experience with scheduling and organizing meetings, training sessions, seminars and workshops.
- effective time management skills to organize own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Monday, July 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 479 Government St, Dryden, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Monday, July 14, 2025
Note:
- E-NR-231967/25(2)
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together
About Government of Ontario
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l'Ontario
The Ontario Government works to serve the public interest and uphold the public trust by providing Ministers with objective advice and expert guidance. The Ontario Public Service carries out the decisions and policies of the elected government with integrity and accountability and administers public services to the highest professional standards.
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario sert l'intérêt public et conserve la confiance du public en fournissant aux ministres des conseils objectifs et spécialisés. La fonction publique de l'Ontario applique les décisions et les politiques du gouvernement élu. En respectant le principe de reddition des comptes et avec intégrité, elle administre les services à la population selon les normes professionnelles les plus rigoureuses.