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Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Policy Division, Species Conservation Policy Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary seasonal, annually recurring up to 10 months (approximately November to August yearly)
Job code:
14014 - Resources Manager 3 (B/U)
Salary:
$1,144.78 - $1,443.90 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
If you are passionate about the protection and recovery of species at risk, and the role of protected areas and their conservation, consider this seasonal position. You will have the opportunity to assist in developing new and emerging, high-profile and sensitive policies.
About the job
You will:
• coordinate and/or conduct projects for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards and guidelines;
• conduct biology, ecology, resource management, socio/economic and environmental risk assessment, reviews and analysis of SAR permits/agreement applications;
• provide Species at Risk expertise, advice and guidance to ministry staff and external stakeholders.
What you bring to the team
Natural Resource Management
• You have sound knowledge of and experience with the theories, principles and practices of the ecological and biophysical sciences, as they relate to species at risk.
• You have applied knowledge of specialized environmental scanning methods, policy research, analysis and development principles, methods and techniques.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have demonstrated effective communication skills, and can communicate technical information, legislation and policy information to a variety of audiences, prepare briefing notes, minister's letters and government responses to inquiries.
Relationship Management Skills
• You have demonstrated interpersonal, networking and consultation skills to participate in consultation processes with internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical and Evaluation Skills
• You have experience applying strategic thinking, program development and implementation skills to develop and implement recovery strategies and actions.
Leadership
• You have proven leadership and coordination skills to coordinate, lead, and support assigned staff on a project basis.
Project Management
• You have project management expertise to lead, review and evaluate projects, effectively and within tight deadlines.
Computer Proficiency
• You have working knowledge of data and information analysis techniques and computer-based analytical, data management and modelling techniques.
Apply by:
Friday, August 14, 2015 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Friday, July 24, 2015
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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