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Program Specialist - Forest Bioeconomy
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Economics and Pricing Unit
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
13997 - Forester 4
Salary:
$1,432.76 - $1,839.67 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a driven and highly motivated professional in search of an opportunity to advance your career in natural resource management? If so, the Ministry of Natural Resources is looking for you!
About the job
You will:
• identify new and emerging opportunities related to the forest bioeconomy
• lead the implementation and periodic review of Ontario's Forest Biofibre policy
• coordinate the development and implementation of strategies, policies and programs related to the forest bioeconomy
• provide expert advice to senior management, field operations, partners and client groups
• conduct research and analysis of new bioconversion technologies, systems and concepts
• participate on task teams, committees and working groups
What you bring to the team
Technical skills and knowledge:
• thorough knowledge of forest legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and related regulatory mechanics
• understanding of theory and practices for forest management
• applied scientific or engineering expertise and experience with forest biomass conversion technologies
• sound knowledge of the forest products sector and its economic significance regionally and globally
• understanding of emerging trends and competitiveness factors related to the forest and emerging bioproducts and bioenergy sectors
Analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills:
• ability to research, analyze, and assess complex issues and provide recommendations
People skills:
• well developed communication, facilitation, interpersonal and networking skills to consult and interact
• ability to prepare reports and briefing materials on recommended program and policy options and strategies
• demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to take initiative and work under pressure while motivating other team members
Computer skills:
• ability to use various applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database management and the internet
Apply by:
Monday, February 4, 2013 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, January 21, 2013
Note:
- N-NR-49547/13
The minimum salary rates identified in this posting are subject to revision as a result of the recently agreed to OPSEU collective agreement covering the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
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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