MNR CONSERVATION OFFICER job?

[tb4me]

We have 2 adopted young boys, one 20 and one turning 18 July 1st. After telling them this IS the job they want, for years on end I have given up. Not the direction they want to head. So I’m thinking, I’m only 35 myself. Is this something I can get into, or is it too late? What qualifications do I need? Right now I’m a self employed home renovator. What education do they require? I’m more than willing to attend the right schools to get the required education. I figure I have a good 25 to 30 years left in me for working yet. I would love a job in this field. So basically I’m just checking to see if anyone here knows exactly.

Thanks guys, Ron

[cityfisher]

We have 2 adopted young boys, one 20 and one turning 18 July 1st. After telling them this IS the job they want, for years on end I have given up. Not the direction they want to head. So I’m thinking, I’m only 35 myself. Is this something I can get into, or is it too late? What qualifications do I need? Right now I’m a self employed home renovator. What education do they require? I’m more than willing to attend the right schools to get the required education. I figure I have a good 25 to 30 years left in me for working yet. I would love a job in this field. So basically I’m just checking to see if anyone here knows exactly.

Thanks guys, Ron

 

My friend just finished a course a Fleming college. Think its a two year course. There's only like 150 CO in ontario so right away its not going to be easy !! He volunteers right now and basically has to wait and apply to every job. Also jobs are all across the province so if you get the interview its likely you will have to Relocate.

 

My friends on a 6 year waiting list for the GTA...Brutal lol

[Drew_10]

You're going to end up with a ton of different responses to this.

 

 

If you're interested in seeing what type of CO / MNR jobs are out there, go to: www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

 

FYI: The MNR SEP (Summer Experiance Program) pays 11.25 an hour with 6-8 week contracts. That's where you get your start. Not too many people out there who aren't in highschool or their first year or two of University or College can afford that.

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

there are few jobs in natural resources as it is, let alone as a CO. i'd never tell anyone not to follow their dream but if you want a full time job within the next decade don't try to become a CO.

[SBCregal]

there was a posting not too long ago for a CO position that somebody here linked to if i remember correctly. in addition to any other skills/classes for this posting you also had to speak ojibway(sp?) and be familiar with native traditions etc.

[tb4me]

Yes I seen that posting..too bad im not up on the ojibway lingo...

[DRIFTER_016]

there are few jobs in natural resources as it is, let alone as a CO. i'd never tell anyone not to follow their dream but if you want a full time job within the next decade don't try to become a CO.

 

 

Unless you get the heck out of Ontario!!!! The other provinces and territories actually give a crap about protecting thier resources!!!! I was checked by one of our local CO's on Saturday while fishing a lake 60kms up an ice road (over 100kms from town).

[TC1OZ]

My brother just got a full time job with the MNR, and boy was he lucky. He has a 4 year degree from Brock University for Environmental Science and then had to take a post-grad course at Niagara College specializing in GIS. This is the ONLY reason he got the job... So get to school and get applying, and as everyone said good luck becoming a CO.

[Terry]

My brother just got a full time job with the MNR, and boy was he lucky. He has a 4 year degree from Brock University for Environmental Science and then had to take a post-grad course at Niagara College specializing in GIS. This is the ONLY reason he got the job... So get to school and get applying, and as everyone said good luck becoming a CO.

 

GIS?= girls In Swimsuits

 

 

 

or

 

maybe

 

geographic information systems

 

[tb4me]

GIS?= girls In Swimsuits

 

 

 

or

 

maybe

 

geographic information systems

is this multipule choice? cause if it is ill take the first one! sounds easier and wayy more fun

[timmeh]

My brother just got a full time job with the MNR, and boy was he lucky. He has a 4 year degree from Brock University for Environmental Science and then had to take a post-grad course at Niagara College specializing in GIS. This is the ONLY reason he got the job... So get to school and get applying, and as everyone said good luck becoming a CO.

 

He is incredibly lucky if this is all he had to do in order to get a full time job with the MNR. Very few people get hired directly to full time out of school. Most people spend several years working contracts in various locations before an opportunity like that comes along.