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Amended - Pesticides Scientist
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Environmental Sciences and Standards Division
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (with possible extension)
Job code:
15546 - Scientist 3
Salary:
$1,243.96 - $1,564.61 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your knowledge of environmental sciences and pesticide management to the Ministry of the Environment where you will help develop pesticide management policy and legislation for the protection of human health and the environment in Ontario!
About the job
• Conduct a variety of scientific and analytical services to administer the pesticides management program;
• Provide scientific knowledge and advice on pesticides and their management;
• Review and assess scientific information and prepare reports;
• Assist in developing strategies and programs for the management of pesticides;
• Promote sustainable pest management policies;
• Respond to a range of customer inquiries;
• Explain the legislation governing pesticides in Ontario.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You have a Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience related to pesticides management.
• You are able to travel on an occasional basis to attend meetings and conferences across Ontario.
Knowledge of Environmental Toxicology
• You have general knowledge of the principles of toxicology and environmental impact.
• You have an understanding of the properties governing the behaviour of pesticides in the environment.
Analytical, Evaluative, and Reasoning Skills
• You have analytical and evaluative skills to identify and address scientific problems.
• You have experience in interpreting scientific data and searching, reviewing and summarizing technical information.
• You have reasoning skills to problem-solve, develop solutions and work on issues that are contentious or politically sensitive in nature.
• You are able to interpret and apply relevant policy, regulations and legislation pertaining to pesticides.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have oral communication skills to explain technical and scientific information in a concise manner.
• You have written communication skills to write reports while working under time constraints.
• You have interpersonal skills to provide effective customer service.
Computer Proficiency
• You have knowledge of personal computer-based software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and power point.
NOTE: AMENDMENT to Job AD changing from restricted to OPEN.
Apply by:
Friday, June 30, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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