Apply By: Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Project Data Entry Technician

Job ID:

231782

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Science and Research Branch

City:

Rosslyn

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for up to 42 weeks per year (Sep-Jun)

Job code:

31506 - Data Processing Technician 4

Salary:

$1,010.97 - $1,189.18 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

If you are skilled in data management and entry, with excellent analytical and communication skills, consider this enticing role with the Science and Research Branch.

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:

• perform spatial and tabular data entry and processing activities in support of the development and maintenance of research and monitoring data
• conduct quality control and quality assurance on work produced in-house, submitted by contractors, or provided through partners
• liaise with management and program staff on data related issues and processes

What you bring to the team

Data management:

• knowledge of data management practices to ensure efficient capture and long-term integrity of field data, and of technical procedures, standards and specifications to collect, process, verify, and present data
• knowledge of data/information security and control procedures

Analytical skills:

• organizational skills and focus to carry out a range of program/project data processing applications including data/file loading, processing, editing, matching and verification/inspection
• attention to detail to accurately document and report inconsistencies and errors associated with data for which procedures have not been developed
• analytical and problem solving skills to adapt tasks that vary from daily routines or involve unrelated processes or methods

Communication skills:

• verbal communication and listening skills to present and discuss computer operation and software failures; data errors and data manipulation; and to present and resolve problems/issues with team members, clients and contractors
• ability to provide factual information on project status, delivery schedules or capacity levels and to provide technical advice to internal and external users of the data

Computer proficiency:

• proficient with common office productivity software, such as database, word processing, spreadsheet and email applications
• skilled in the use of data management software
• familiarity with processing equipment including digitizers, scanners and workstation peripherals

Natural resources knowledge:

• knowledge of Ministry of Natural Resources programs and the use of research and monitoring data within these business programs

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:

Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 173-25th Side Rd, Rosslyn, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-231782/25

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.

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