Integrated Resources Management; IRM) Technical Specialist

Apply By:Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

$1,265.02 - $1,452.35 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to find innovative ways to promote sustainable natural resource development? Do you have a passion for client service and natural resource management?

If this appeals to you, consider this opportunity as an IRM Technical Specialist in the Regional Operations Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) .

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

• lead and support the delivery of the regulatory aspects of MNR's forestry , fish and wildlife , lands and waters , and aggregate programs (e.g. via planning, licensing, compliance and inspections)
• apply risk-based approaches and your innovative problem-solving skills to guide the delivery of the Ministry's compliance activities
• play a key role in ensuring public safety and sustainable natural resource management through the delivery of various operational programs (e.g. flood/emergency response, dam/fishway operations, prevention of human and wildlife conflict)
• share your natural resource management technical expertise with colleagues/management, as well as a wide variety of clients including the public, industry representatives and Indigenous communities

Learn more about the role here !

Mandatory requirement:

You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario to visit sites, usually in rural or remote settings. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

• You have experience in developing and maintaining positive business relationships, that enable you to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners.
• You can effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences where the subject matter or organizational position may be contentious.
• You have demonstrated the ability to both contribute to, and strengthen, high-performing teams.

• You have strong client service and service delivery skills, enabling you to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• You are resourceful and have well developed analytical/problem solving skills.
• You can lead and support the delivery of organizational priorities using a collaborative approach.

• You can learn new, technically complex information, legislation and/or policies quickly where this information could be used to inform permitting, compliance or other client service functions.
• You have a broad base of natural resource management technical expertise in one or more of the following program areas:
  • Aggregates
  • Land and water Management
  • Dam operations/emergency management
  • Fish and wildlife (including managing human and wildlife conflicts)
  • Forestry

• You have experience conducting regulatory compliance activities using a risk-based approach, including using education and outreach to gain voluntary compliance.

• You can plan, coordinate and implement team activities that deliver organizational priorities.

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