About the role#
The Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ) is looking for student investigators to join the Direction de la surveillance du territoire. You will assist in enforcing laws related to agricultural land protection and non-resident land acquisition. This role offers an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in the field while contributing to the preservation of agricultural land and food security.
What you'll do#
- Analyze reports and prepare for field inspections.
- Conduct research on land rights and verify claims.
- Perform open-source research and process information requests.
- Conduct interviews and explain legal requirements to ensure compliance.
- Use technical tools including GPS, drones, cameras, satellite imagery, and geomatics software.
- Analyze collected data and write formal reports.
- Perform inspections independently, sometimes in isolated or forest terrain.
- Collaborate with municipal officers, regional county municipalities, and agricultural stakeholders.
- Assist in opening files related to reports of non-compliance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student (or part-time if in the final or penultimate session) in a relevant bachelor's program, such as public safety, law, cybersecurity, police studies, urban planning, agronomy, land use planning, environmental science, forestry, or geography.
- Completion of at least 30 credits in a relevant discipline.
- Fluency in French.
- A valid class 5 driver's license.
- Proficiency with office software and open-source research methods.
- Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and rigor.
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
- Commitment to following regulations and standards.
Location & details#
- Locations: Longueuil and Québec, Quebec.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Daytime hours, Monday to Friday. The role requires 14 hours per week during study sessions, 21 hours during reading weeks, and 35 hours during summer and the holiday period.
- Compensation: Minimum $27.19 per hour, plus a 6.5% compensation for benefits.
- Status: Paid student position.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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