Are you a collaborative scientific leader with a passion for protecting water quality and advancing environmental science? Are you motivated by using high-quality data and research to inform policy, identify emerging water quality issues, and drive meaningful environmental outcomes? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
About the job
In the role of Team Lead, Collaborative Water Monitoring you will:
• Lead collaborative provincial water monitoring programs
• Provide authoritative scientific leadership and strategic advice that supports environmental protection
• Work with a skilled team and a broad network of partners to deliver credible, forward-looking water science
• Guide continuous improvement
• Shape how Ontario understands and protects water quality
• Work at the intersection of science and policy, translating water quality data into advice for decision makers.
• Play an important role in identifying emerging issues and ensuring Ontario's water monitoring is responsive and future ready
What you bring to the team
Technical Skills
You can:
• apply principles and theories of water quality monitoring to plan and implement projects and programs.
• analyze and interpret water quality data to support environmental reporting and decision-making.
• apply knowledge of environmental legislation, standards, and water policy to evaluate data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• perform complex statistical analysis, trend detection, and data visualization to identify patterns and communicate findings clearly.
• apply scientific research principles to lead research and provide advice on emerging contaminants and issues of concern.
Project Management and Leadership Skills:
You can:
• lead and manage multiple medium- to large-sized projects using established planning and management methods.
• direct water monitoring program teams and chair working groups and task teams.
• manage project budgets using financial and accounting processes.
• manage staff, equipment, and laboratory resources to support effective and timely service delivery.
Research and Analytical Skills:
You have the ability to:
• identify emerging environmental and water-related concerns through scientific analysis and monitoring.
• use complex scientific findings and turn them into clear, practical policy and program advice for decision-makers.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
You can:
• write and edit strategy, policy, program and planning documents, scientific papers and reports, and correspondence.
• lead presentations, briefings, committees, and working groups.
• use software tools for planning, complex statistical analysis, and presentations.
• build consensus and represent the ministry in consultations with diverse stakeholders.
• create and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment