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

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 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.

• 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 processe