Apply By: Monday, July 21, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Wildlife Research Technician

Job ID:

231940

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Science and Research Branch

City:

Peterborough

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary:

$27.49 - $30.60 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section, has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to participate as a member of a professional team in the Wildlife Communities Unit.

The position is located at Trent University in Peterborough. The City of Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting, quality health care and excellent schools including two post-secondary institutions.

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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• 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 position you will plan, develop implement and maintain the technical components of the Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section (WRMS) programs, and assist in administrative and health and safety functions of WRMS field operations.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• 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.
• You must be willing to be vaccinated for rabies and maintain an adequate antibody titre annually.
• You have the physical ability to work in the field, handle heavy equipment and work under adverse weather conditions, which may include flights in helicopters and small aircraft.

Lab and field expertise:

• You have demonstrated experience working in both lab and field environments, experience with logistics and field station operation and ability to train and instruct seasonal and classified staff to meet targets and objectives established by the program.
• You have expertise with the capture and handling of live animals and use of live-traps, use of microscopes, autopsy equipment, general lab practices and use of field equipment to collect data and process specimens for biological data and sample collection (e.g. blood extraction, stomach contents, brain tissue, salivary glands, tooth and bone tissue).
• You have demonstrated experience working safely in the lab and in remote field settings, including the use, repair and upkeep of multiple means of transportation (e.g. canoes, outboard motors ATV's, UTV's, Snowmobiles) and use of communication & data collection methods (satellite phones, GPS units, telemetry equipment, data recorders, tablets).

Technical expertise:

• You have working knowledge of wildlife research, monitoring and management techniques and principles to plan, organize and implement projects.
• You possess basic knowledge in mammalian anatomy, wildlife disease and histology to safely collect and handle biological material both in the field and the laboratory.
• You have experience handling wildlife, in particular, large mammals and experience with chemical immobilization of wildlife.

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

• You have the ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, to train staff, present results, and prepare reports, field and training manuals, and safe operating procedures
• You have well developed interpersonal skills to solicit and maintain cooperation with other staff, partner agencies and the public to maintain and build strong relationships and cooperation.
• You have proven ability to work with minimal supervision, as a team member and as a leader (when required) to provide supervision/coaching to staff.

Analytical skills:

• You have attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy and integrity when collecting, compiling and manipulating data and reports.
• You have decision making skills to identify requirements for activities, establish resource needs, and arrange for program monitoring.
• You understand basic statistics to complete preliminary summaries, including analysis of data to determine such variables as mean, standard deviation and range.
• You have demonstrated ability to use computer applications for data entry and to prepare data summaries and preliminary analysis.

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 21, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 2140 East Bank Dr, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Fish and Wildlife

Posted on:

Monday, June 30, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-231940/25

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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