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Aquatic Research Scientist
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Science and Research Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
15404/06 - Research Scientist 3/4 NatRes
Salary:
Not Available*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work within an applied research environment with a dynamic team of individuals? If so, we are seeking individuals to provide scientific leadership in fisheries and aquatic research and monitoring for inland lakes of Ontario.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• design, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive applied aquatic ecology and fisheries research program
• Collaborate within and external to the ministry to address ministry science priorities
• publish in scientific journals, newsletters, reports and other publications
• present at scientific meetings, workshops and training courses
• provide scientific advice and recommendations, and participate in the development of policy and management decisions
• requires regular travel, and participation in field and laboratory activities
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
• You possess a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.
Technical knowledge:
• You have expert knowledge of aquatic ecology in order to conduct advanced scientific research which is authoritative, typically acquired through the completion of a post-graduate degree in a related discipline from an institution in recognized standing,
• You have knowledge of aquatic research and aquatic management principles and practices to initiate, develop, and implement applied research.
• You have an expertise in two or more of the following: fish population ecology; population, community or ecosystem models; food web ecology; advanced experimental design or development of indicators; fisheries stock assessment methods, risk assessment or decision analyses; landscape or spatial ecology; eco-hydrology; or application of new technologies to aquatic ecosystem research.
Communications and group leadership skills:
• You have excellent written communication skills to prepare scientific reports, journal papers, technical notes, and articles.
• You have strong verbal communication skills to present and discuss information with a variety of audiences.
• You have group leadership, team membership and interpersonal skills to oversee programs, lead staff and work as part of an inter-disciplinary research group.
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You have strong statistics/data analysis knowledge and skills to effectively integrate, analyze, and interpret large scale multi-variable aquatic and environmental data sets.
• You have reasoning and problem-solving skills to formulate hypotheses and design a multi-year research program to analyze issues related to aquatic ecology and to provide alternatives for solution of problems.
Project management:
• You have project management skills to plan and coordinate all resources to develop and maintain complex multi-year research programs and manage them within budget.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 2140 East Bank Dr, Peterborough, East Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Monday, February 23, 2015
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, March 16, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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