MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver’s license or equivalent to conduct inspections and investigations at remote locations. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• You have oral communication and interpersonal skills to interview witnesses, facilitate discussions, provide testimony in court proceedings, and provide training.
• You have written communication skills to prepare a variety of correspondence.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• You have knowledge of project management techniques and procurement processes (e. g. RFP development) to ensure timelines are met by leading and coordinating projects and investigations.

ANALYTICAL, EVALUATIVE, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND COMPUTER SKILLS:

• You have well-developed analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills to assess and resolve problems related to mine rehabilitation and surface water quality, and recommend solutions.
• You have working knowledge of computers and standard software packages.

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.

• Provide for all scientific aspects of surface water related to mine site rehabilitation and enforcement actions throughout the province
• Determine the environmental impact and cause of surface water pollution incidents on non-active mining properties
• Work in conjunction with investigators and legal counsel to provide expert advice and support to investigators, conduct and organize scientific investigations, and analyze evidence and provide expert opinions to assess incidents and prove violations
• Audit mine closure plans and technical/financial submissions for completeness and compliance
• Provide branch leadership in the development, coordination and evaluation of ministry legislation, policies and programs related to mine site rehabilitation
• Provide testimony as an expert witness at legal proceedings and coordinate project