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Sport Fish and Biomonitoring Scientist
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Environmental Sciences and Standards Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
15548 - Scientist 4
Salary:
$1,356.94 - $1,722.28 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you an expert in aquatic and environmental sciences?
Here is your opportunity to keep Ontario's fish consumers safe through research and monitoring practices.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• provide scientific expertise and leadership in the studies of trace contaminant data from the ministry's sport and juvenile fish contaminant monitoring programs
• lead and coordinate the preparation and distribution of the Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish
• investigate and assess surface water compliance issues related to ambient water, sediment, and aquatic biota and conduct special studies specific to sport fish
• define sources and causes of impairment and develop recommendations for remedial actions
• provide expert scientific knowledge, guidance and advice to Regional staff and clients in the assessment of surface water contamination
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You have an Ontario class G driver's license in order to travel to province-wide field sites.
Knowledge of Aquatic and Environmental Sciences
• You know and can apply principles, theory and techniques of aquatic biology, aquatic chemistry, and human health risk assessment to interpret and assess the impacts of trace contaminants
• You know theory, principles and application of environmental sciences and have practical experience in water and sediment contamination, including metals, chemicals, pesticides, sewage, animal and farm waste and industrial waste compounds
• You know relevant legislation, such as the Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Bill of Rights and the Fisheries Act
Knowledge of Analytical and Scientific Principles
• You know the analytical principles and techniques required to conduct state-of-the-art studies of contamination on rivers and lakes in Ontario
• You know the scientific principles and complex processes of aquatic contamination in order to assess and interpret data and advise on remediation techniques
• You know scientific and mathematical analysis approaches at an advanced statistical level
• You have practical knowledge of field and laboratory methods and demonstrated project management skills to ensure that investigations in the field are conducted correctly
Software and Database Management Knowledge
• You know software programs for database management to edit and manipulate large amounts of data and conduct analyses of large data sets
• You have experience using computers and associated software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, graphical, statistical, to summarize and describe data
• You have the skills required to access and query databases, prepare charts and tables, prepare reports and to communicate using e-mail and the Internet
Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
• You can consolidate and lead analysis of data, using data modelling techniques
• You can develop recommendations on sources and causes of impairment, remedial and preventive action and on any follow-up required
• You can measure the effectiveness of controls or remedial actions
Communication Skills
• You can communicate in a clear manner to present detailed technical and scientific information and reports, conduct interviews and make presentations to both scientific experts and non-experts
• You can prepare a variety of technical documents and reports for a range of audiences, including reports on scientific findings with related statistical information and recommendations for controls
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 125 Resources Rd, Etobicoke, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, February 24, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.