Job Ad
Ministry: Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division: Mineral Development and Lands Branch
Position Title: LANDS TECHNICIAN
Duration: 2 Permanent
Location: 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, P3E 6B5, North Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $934.73 – $1,040.49 (MplusM) per week*
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 41109 – Resource Technician Sr 1 (B/U)
Schedule: 6
Category: Lands and Resources
Job ID: 13591
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=13591
Consider this challenging opportunity within a team environment working under the general direction of the Senior Manager in the Mining Lands Section. As a Lands Technician, you will conduct intensive research and analysis on complex or atypical land tenure issues, assist in carrying out field inspections under rugged, remote field conditions and prepare draft Exploratory Licenses of Occupation, Order-in-Council requisitions, briefing notes, and ministerial orders as directed. You will also produce digital maps and reports and interact daily with interministerial staff, mineral explorationists, mining industry users, and other stakeholders regarding requirements of the Mining Act.
Qualifications:knowledge of the Mining Act, regulations as well as other lands and waters related legislation; knowledge of mineral exploration practices; knowledge of property and land management practices; demonstrated oral and written communication skills; well developed research, analytical skills and judgment; knowledge and ability to use computer software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, email, database management, Global Information System (GIS) and digital drafting techniques; ability to work independently; working knowledge of health and safety for bush conditions; ability to operate and maintain various equipment (ATV`s, snowmobiles, watercraft); valid driver`s licence and ability to travel and work in remote and rugged field conditions.
Posting Date:Friday, January 09, 2009
Closing Date:Friday, January 23, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
Apply online or send application to:
Northern Recruitment Centre, Ministry of Government Services
159 Cedar Street, Suite 404
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 6A5
Fax: (705) 564-9165
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
*Indicates that the salary listed includes the maximum plus merit, in accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement.