Are you concerned about protecting Ontario's water resources? Are you a Surface Water Specialist looking for an opportunity that is broad in scope and will challenge your analytical and leadership skills? If so, then consider this opportunity to provide your expertise in support of our regional water management program.
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About the job
You will be required to
• Provide scientific and team leadership on a wide range of water quality and ecosystem health activities in support of regional water programs.
• Plan, carry out and share expertise in the development of impact assessment, surface water investigations, including the provisions of project
management, coordination and surface water quality/quantity expertise to both surface water staff and consultants.
• Act as a Provincial Officer and regional expert on compliance/non-compliance issues related to surface waste protection.
• Review and interpret policies, provide scientific knowledge and leadership as senior regional expert to ministry staff and external contacts.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• A degree with specialization in disciplines such as Hydrology, Biology, Chemistry, or Water resources.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
• You have demonstrated knowledge of environmental management theories, practices and techniques in order to provide policy and scientific/technical advice to ministry staff.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of and several years progressive and responsible field investigation experience in surface water resource management and assessment, hydrology, quality and quantity investigations.
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Communication, Interpersonal and Computer Skills
• You can lead discussions involving conflicting approaches or scientific opinions to develop consensus.
• You can communicate technical information in a clear manner.
• You know how to draft a variety of written materials such as scientific reports, briefing notes, correspondence, etc.
• You work well with others and are able to persuade and influence diverse interests.
• You can use computers to conduct mathematical modeling of natural systems and use a variety of other software (e.g. word processing, spread sheets, database).
Leadership Skills
• You have demonstrated team leadership skills to plan, set work priorities, assign and review unit work andof staff.
• You possess reasoning and facilitation skills to lead discussions involving conflicting approaches or scientific opinions.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You have research, investigative, analytical and problem solving skills to determine compliance with ministry legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines and to lead/conduct the collection of surface water data for field investigations.
• You are highly analytical and have the ability to break down, assess, and interpret complex scientific data.
• You know how to identify and evaluate problems to develop effective solutions.