Help protect Ontario's most vulnerable species and contribute to science-based decisions that support biodiversity for generations to come.Join a team dedicated to conserving species at risk across Ontario. Through research, scientific analysis, conservation planning, and collaboration with communities and partners, your work will help protect species and habitats, inform provincial policy and program delivery, and support the long-term health of Ontario's ecosystems.
About the job
You will:
- provide analytical and technical support on projects related to species protection, conservation planning and development of policies, procedures and guidelines
- assist with species at risk (SAR) program and policy implementation
- provide support to staff across the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on species at risk programs, policies/guidance and implementation activities
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge:
• knowledge of current biological and ecological science and its application in analysis to support species protection and conservation.
• knowledge of Ontario's species at risk and their habitats.
• general knowledge of government Species at Risk objectives and programs and the intent/application of the Species Conservation Act and other relevant legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
Research and Analysis Skills:
• research and analysis skills to participate in the development of guidance for species at risk protection and conservation products and to contribute to program/policy recommendations.
Communication and General Skills:
• communication skills including writing, presenting, advising, informing and consultation skills.
• experience supporting stakeholder relationships.
• project management and organizational skills.
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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