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SENIOR WETLANDS BIOLOGIST
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Biodiversity Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
14027 - Senior Biologist
Salary:
$1,432.76 - $1,839.67 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a strategic thinker with demonstrated policy development, communication skills and technical expertise in wetland conservation? If so, bring your skills to Biodiversity Policy Section in this vital role of Senior Wetlands Biologist, and help to ensure wetlands are sustainably managed in Ontario.
About the job
In this role you will:
• Lead the review and development of provincial wetland conservation policies, legislation and programs to enhance wetland and associated upland habitat conservation.
• Lead or participate on provincial multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to strategic resource planning and make recommendations related to sustainable resource management.
• Work on key strategic policies with other ministries, government agencies and the federal government, as well as a diverse group of stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate consistent delivery of wetland conservation programs and activities.
• Provide expert biological and resource management advice.
What you bring to the team
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
• You have strong knowledge and progressive experience in the application of current ecological, biological and natural resources management principles.
• You have the ability to develop, interpret and apply relevant legislation, acts, policy, practices and procedures.
• You have knowledge of computer-based analytical, data management and modeling techniques as well as computer program proficiency.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS:
• You are able to analyze, reason, problem-solve and make recommendations.
COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
• You have demonstrated oral, written, communication and presentation skills;
• You have consultation, facilitation and negotiation experience and abilities;
• You are able to provide project management, organizational and team leadership expertise.
Apply by:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
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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