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Apply By: Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Resource/Wildlife Technician

Job ID:

241171

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division

City:

North Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for 6 months per year (Apr-Oct)

Job code:

41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary:

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

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your resource management knowledge (including human-wildlife conflict related expertise) in the field? Do you have strong problem solving and communication skills? If so, consider this opportunity to join a professional team with the Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive Health Plan
• life and Disability insurance
• 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:

• implement wildlife management and human-wildlife conflict management field programs
• provide customer service to a wide array of internal and external clients on natural resources management related inquiries, which include managing/preventing human-wildlife conflict
• provide technical support and contribute to the implementation of other resources management programs and projects (e.g. compliance monitoring activities for natural resources management related legislation)

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 have a valid Firearms Possession/Acquisition License (PAL).
• You possess, or have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• You possess, or have the ability to successfully complete the Ontario Hunter Safety Training course.
• You possess, or have the ability to successfully complete the Human/Bear Conflict Management Course.
• You possess, or have the ability to successfully complete the Chemical Immobilization Course, offered by the Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians.

Technical knowledge and skills:

• understanding of resource management, human-wildlife conflict and ecological sustainability principles and practices to organize and conduct associated field inspections, surveys and projects
• knowledge of standards and operating practices for information gathering (e.g. data collection and inventory techniques, data preparation and entry/digitizing)
• knowledge of hunting techniques and legislation as typically acquired through a hunter training course

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

• communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships and liaise effectively with a wide variety of clients and partners, to address requests and concerns related to human-wildlife conflict management, forestry, fish and wildlife, lands, waters and aggregates programs

Analytical and Problem-Solving skills:

• demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to determine the nature/extent of resource user compliance or human-wildlife conflict, to develop options, as well as to recommend a course of action
• ability to interpret and apply standards, policies and procedural guidelines and legislation

Field equipment and operations:

• general knowledge of field equipment operation to perform field maintenance, adjustments and repairs (bear traps, GPS, vehicle, weather stations, outboard motors and boats, ATV's etc.)
• ability to possess and properly operate firearms safely and accurately

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:

Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 6 months, 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Friday, February 6, 2026

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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