Wildlife Research Technician

• a 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

• provide technical expertise to support the delivery of both lab and field programs;
• purchase, inventory, and maintain specialized lab and field equipment;
• ensure safe operations of lab and field personnel, equipment, and vehicles;
• prepare reports, accurately collect and enter data, and conduct preliminary data summaries;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing with team members, partners and the public.

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 s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You are willing to be vaccinated for rabies.
• You are capable of working in inclement weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold).
• You are capable of working in low altitude aircraft (twin otter, beaver, helicopter).
• You can be available to travel extensively for long periods of time during research projects throughout the province of Ontario.

Scientific expertise:

• You have working knowledge of wildlife research and monitoring techniques and principles to plan, organize and implement lab and field projects.
• You have knowledge of wildlife disease, management and control techniques.
• You have working knowledge of mammalian anatomy to perform necropsies and collect biological samples both in the field and in the lab.

Technical knowledge and skills:

• You have expertise and ability to conduct lab and field work including use of live traps, microscopes, and other equipment to collect data and process biological samples.
• You have the ability to maintain equipment; follow and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and protocols.
• You have experience with proper data collection and management techniques to ensure data is collected accurately and securely on data sheets or electronic devices (i.e. data loggers, trail cameras, GPS).
• You have working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable workplace regulations.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have the ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, to train staff, present results, and prepare reports.
• You have well developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong relationships and communication with other staff, partner agencies and the public.
• You have the demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, as a team member and as a leader (as required) and provide daily supervision/coaching to staff.

Computer skills:

• You have demonstrated experience working with computer software used in word processing, data entry and management and preliminary data summary.
• You have experience using computer software to work with spreadsheets and databases.
• You have a working knowledge of GIS, GPS and mobile/electronic data collection technology to plan, map and report on field and lab programs.

Don't meet every qualification?

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 2140 East Bank Dr, Peterborough, East Region

How to apply:

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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