Job posting: MNR info officer

[Bonnie MacKinnon (705)748-1495]

The following job ad is being sent out on behalf of Steve Bowcott, Manager,
Species at Risk, Ontario Living Legacy; telephone: (705) 755-1754. Please
do not use the respond feature to reply.

TO: BRANCH DIRECTORS AND FIELD OFFICES

RE: ONTARIO LIVING LEGACY
SPECIES AT RISK INFORMATION OFFICER
ONTARIO PARKS, SPECIES AT RISK PROJECT
INFORMATION OFFICER 2
$922.44 - $1026.24/week
SCHEDULE 6 - 36.25 hours/week
OPSEU - ADM Bargaining Unit
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

NOTE: This is a two year temporary assignment/contract ending August 31,
2002.
No relocation or temporary living expenses are available.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DUTIES:

As a member of Ontario Parks' Species at Risk Team you will provide
expertise necessary to deliver aspects of the communications component of
the Species at Risk Project; and enable the public and MNR staff to
understand Ontario's roles and actions in fulfilling national and provincial
commitments to protect Species at Risk and their habitats.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Excellent/advanced communications skills (oral, writing, and
editing) - Samples of written work required.
* Public relations skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g., tact and discretion) with
staff, media and public.
* Knowledge of, and interest in, biology and conservation issues.
* Knowledge of Ministry policies, programs and issues an asset.
* Ability to set priorities, organize tasks and meet tight time lines
in a high-pressure environment.
* Sound judgement, and ability to deal with communications issues
involving sensitive issues.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Working knowledge of word processing and ability to use a 35 mm
camera.
* Knowledge of worker responsibilities under the Occupational Health &
Safety Act.
* Valid Drivers Licence.

LOCATION: Peterborough

Please indicate in a separate covering letter how your skills, knowledge and
experience relate to the qualifications stated above.

Applications/resumes must be received by September 1, 2000, quoting file #
NR-OLL-4001/00 to Steve Bowcott, Manager, Ontario Parks' Species at Risk
Project, 300 Water Street, 6th Floor, South Tower, P.O. Box 7000,
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 8M5, or FAX to 705-755-1701.

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