Join Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources as a Wildlife Research Analyst and contribute to the conservation of our province's diverse wildlife. Your expertise will support critical decision-making, ensuring sustainable management of wildlife resources for the benefit of all Ontarians. Make a meaningful impact on our natural heritage.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
• Manage and coordinate wildlife research projects: Plan, implement, monitor, and report on analytical and laboratory research projects.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and budgets: Ensure projects stay on track and within budget.
• Analyze and review data: Ensure high-quality data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate and communicate: Work with team members, partners, and stakeholders to share data and promote conservation efforts.
• Prepare reports and presentations: Communicate research findings to various audiences.
• Participate in fieldwork: Collect data and samples as needed.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence 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 licence upon being hired.
Technical expertise:
• knowledge of the biology and ecology of wildlife and associated conservation challenges they face
• knowledge of research methods and experimental design, including advanced quantitative analysis of ecological data
• solid understanding of regulations and guidelines related to wildlife research and conservation, such as permits and ethical considerations (e.g., animal care)
Data management:
• demonstrated ability to perform spatial and non-spatial analyses of scientific data in 1 or more of the following areas: animal telemetry (including movement, habitat selection, habitat modelling), computational methods in landscape ecology (remote sensing, spatial pattern analysis, connectivity analysis), genomics and bioinformatics
• strong data management skills to ensure that data is of high quality and accurately reported, including demonstrated experience with database design and management
Project management and analytical skills:
• leadership and knowledge of project management principles and techniques and the efficient use of software and tools to effectively organize and disseminate timelines, expectations, roles and responsibilities
• strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and address challenges and to find creative solutions
• ability to independently conduct literature analyses, jurisdictional scans to stay up to date with new developments and advancements in the field of wildlife research and conservation
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• ability to work effectively with a team and to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, partners and Indigenous groups
• ability to use tact and good judgement to foster understanding of client science needs and scientific collaborations and communicate science projects and results
• ability to prepare and submit progress reports, prepare written material for publication as technical reports and/or primary scientific literature to communicate findings
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
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