Job ID:

240587

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division

City:

Cochrane, Hearst, Kapuskasing

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary intern placement for up to 12 months

Job code:

41102 - Resource Technician 2

Salary:

$25.78 - $28.72 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Do you think you would enjoy working as part of a team to promote sustainable natural resource development? Do you have a passion for client service in natural resource management and want to learn how you can contribute to this exciting field?

If this appeals to you, consider this opportunity as an IRM Technical Specialist Intern in the Regional Operations Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). We seek to recruit and advance bright talent for the future and offer professional growth, coaching and mentorship through our internship program.
Join the MNR team today and help us protect Ontario's biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities!

The Ministry of Natural Resources

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) sustainably manages Ontario's fish and wildlife resources. We lead the management of Ontario's Crown lands, water, oil, gas, salt and aggregates resources, including making Crown land available for renewable energy projects. We ensure the sustainable management of Ontario's Crown forests, and protect people, property and communities from forest fires, floods and droughts. We also develop and apply geographic information to help manage the province's natural resources.

What makes working in the Ontario Public Service great

Working in the public service has real meaning and impact on the lives of Ontarians. What we do matters, and you can grow your career here. Our strength is the diversity of our people and the ideas we generate. We value trust, fairness, diversity, creativity, collaboration and excellence. We are committed to be an employer of first choice.

About the job

• You will support the Hearst-Cochrane-Kapuskasing district in project management, capital planning, priority roads assessments, dam monitoring, aggregate compliance, and waste disposal site inspections. Supporting the fish and wildlife programs and assisting with lands inspections will be a secondary priority.
• You will enhance your natural resource management related knowledge by working with colleagues/management, as well as a wide variety of clients including the public, industry representatives and Indigenous peoples.
• You will build innovative problem-solving skills to support the delivery of the Ministry's compliance activities.

What you bring to the team

Eligibility:

• valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's Licence to travel to rural or remote sites
• proof of eligibility to work in Canada
• have graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a diploma or an equivalent degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years
• candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past
• not a permanent employee in the Ontario Public Service

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• general understanding of natural resource management, including relevant legislation, associated with Crown infrastructure land use
• analytical and problem solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate data and information
• good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation skills
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment to interact with staff, members of industry, stakeholder groups, resource users and the general public
• knowledge of computer software packages including MS-Excel, MS Word, MS Access, ARC/Info, to prepare correspondence and reports
• knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed

Additional instructions:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

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:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region or 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Internships

Posted on:

Monday, February 2, 2026

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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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