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Protected Areas Species at Risk Biologist (AMENDED - Posted Open Targeted)
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Policy/Natural Heritage, Lands, & Protected Spaces
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
14026 - Biologist 3 (B/U)
Salary:
$1,261.30 - $1,590.97 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
There are many connections among all forms of life on Earth-connections that we are only beginning to understand. The decline of populations and the disappearance of species modify ecosystems considerably, both in Canada and elsewhere in the world. Plants, animals, and micro-organisms all play essential roles in the natural processes that keep the Earth's atmosphere, climate, landscape, and water in balance, both now and in the future. If you are passionate about the protection and recovery of species at risk, and the role of protected areas in their conservation, consider this permanent position.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
-provide leadership and professional expertise to MNR staff, other government agencies, conservation groups and stakeholders in the protection and recovery of species at risk and other provincially rare species within provincial parks and conservation reserves.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
This position requires a minimum valid Class G Driver's Licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Technical/Program Knowledge
-sound knowledge of and experience with the theories, principles and practices of the ecological and biophysical sciences, as they relate to species at risk. Comprehensive knowledge of habitat description and classification, landscape ecology, population dynamics, natural heritage inventory and monitoring techniques, and current biological research trends.
Strong Communication Skills
-to communicate technical information, legislation and policy information to a variety of audiences, prepare briefing notes, minister's letters and government responses to inquiries.
Interpersonal Skills
-including tact, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage issues, facilitate meetings, reconcile differing points of view, build consensus, and to facilitate partnership arrangements with a wide range of individuals, groups and associations.
Other Skills
-strategic thinking, program development and implementation skills to develop and implement recovery strategies and actions.
Leadership and Coordination Skills
-to coordinate, lead, support and advise field staff on provincial program delivery.
Computer Proficiency
-with standard office software, including word processing, database management, graphics and presentation software.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 300 Water Street, Peterborough, East Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
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 Wednesday, July 25, 2012 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
