Conservation Officer

National Capital Commission•Ottawa, ON

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Conservation Officer, you will provide frontline protection and care of NCC properties by conducting proactive patrols, enforcing applicable regulations and promoting their safe and responsible use. You will support emergency response operations, conduct investigations, support environmental and operational projects, and assist in wildlife management. A list of qualified people may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in enforcing applicable laws and regulations
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in monitoring and protecting properties, buildings, lands or natural resources
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in responding and assisting to both emergency and non-emergency situations
Knowledge of the Ontario Provincial Offences Act or the Québec Penal Code
Knowledge of the Fisheries Act and the Canada Shipping Act
Knowledge of enforcement and investigative techniques to gather and analyze evidence and conduct interviews with involved parties
Ability to stay calm under stressful situations and make sound decisions
Ability to complete detailed reports
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work alone or in a team with minimal supervision
Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance
Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB
Possess a valid driver’s licence and a good driver’s abstract
Possess a valid certificate for remote first aid & CPR/AED level C
Complete a psychological assessment
Undergo a medical examination
Pass the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP), the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) or a similar evaluation
Meet RCMP criteria to obtain Peace Officer Status
Complete the use of force and tactics training and obtain certification

Nice To Haves

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Natural Resource Management or Conservation, Environmental Science, Law Enforcement or Conservation Enforcement or in a related field
Possess a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Training for use of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile
A provincial trapping licence (Québec or Ontario)
Knowledge of the NCC regulations, including Traffic and Property Regulations
Ability to present testimony and evidence in court
Firefighting training