Fish & Wildlife Conservation Internship
Job Title: OFAH/Fitzsimons Financial Fish & Wildlife Conservation Internship
Application Deadline: November 21, 2021 at 11:59 pm
Potential Start Date: January 4, 2022
Contract End Date: August 26, 2022
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: 8-month (34-week) contract
Location: Peterborough, ON
Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour + 4% vacation pay
Number of Positions: 1
The OFAH/Fitzsimons Financial Fish & Wildlife Conservation Internship is an exciting early-career opportunity to work with OFAH fish and wildlife professionals on a range of policy and conservation program projects. Previous OFAH interns have gone on to undertake graduate degrees and/or work with other stakeholder organizations, provincial agencies and the OFAH.
The successful candidate will gain practical work experience in fish and wildlife policy review and development with Policy & Programs Department biologists and managers. Additionally, the intern will work with the Community Hatchery Program (CHP), Invasive Species Awareness Program (ISAP) and Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (LOASRP) in program activities such as outreach, planning and, where possible under COVID-19 restrictions, spring field work (fish stocking, tree planting, stream clean-ups and monitoring). When possible, the successful candidate may also have opportunities to work with OFAH Outreach Programs staff in educating youth and the public about Ontario’s natural heritage.
Education and Qualifications:
– Recently graduated from post-secondary education in biology, ecology, fish and wildlife, environmental science or a related resource management program;
– Experience working with the public and youth would be an asset; and
– Experience with fish and wildlife field work would be an asset.
Required Skills and Experience:
– Essential computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint);
– Strong written and oral communication skills (including literature reviews, report preparation and public speaking);
– Organizational, multi-tasking, time management and project management skills; and
– Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a large organizational team.
Other Requirements:
– Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence (Class G), fishing licence, outdoors card with accredited hunter, pleasure craft operator card, emergency first aid with level A CPR & AED certification (as a minimum), valid criminal record check and valid OFAH membership.
– Experience with GIS, graphics design (e.g. infographics) and statistical analysis/programming would be an asset.
Please forward a cover letter, résumé and one reference letter indicating how your skills and qualifications meet each of the requirements of this position to:
Attention: Chris Robinson, OFAH Manager of Programs
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
P.O. Box 2800
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5
Fax: (705) 748-9577
E-mail: jobs@ofah.org
NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR EMAIL INQUIRIES PLEASE
The deadline for applications is November 21, 2021 @ 11:59PM
Interviews will be held in late November/early December remotely by video conferencing (e.g. Skype, Zoom, etc.)
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) stays informed in regards to the current public and workplace health and safety measures surrounding COVID-19 from federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, and provides regular updates to our staff. We have a workplace safety plan and training in place for our staff and update our plan and training when workplace health and safety measures are implemented or revised by government and public health officials.
The OFAH is an equal opportunity and accessible employer. The OFAH is committed to providing accessible opportunities for all qualified job applicants. Should you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Julie Young, Human Resources, at aodafeedback@ofah.org.
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