Regional Forested Ecosystem Science Specialist - RPF

A unique and interesting opportunity exists for those with a background and experience in forestry and forest science. Consider this role in which your knowledge and communication skills will be showcased and utilized to provide advice and input into the development of resource management plans, regional programs, standards and guidelines.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• provide leadership in the identification and assessment of scientific needs, synthesis and transfer of science and technical information to meet the needs of resource management planners and practitioners;
• identify and investigate existing science to support resource management decisions, issues management, and policy implementation;
• support resource management decision making by transferring existing science, knowledge, information and technology;
• synthesize and analyse existing science and information to support decision making.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirement:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You must be a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) licensed in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Professional Foresters Act.

Technical expertise:

• You understand the theories, principles and practices related to forest science and forest ecosystem dynamics (e.g. forest growth and yield, stand establishment, forest soils, forest succession) as well as the ability to apply current ecological, resource management principles and planning approaches.
• You can interpret and apply guidelines, policies and legislation regarding natural resource management, with respect to forest management planning and operations.
• You have knowledge of technical and scientific procedures and practices for monitoring and assessment (e.g. sampling methods, design and standards), and related tools and technology (e.g. geographic information systems, and statistical analysis).

Research and analytical skills:

• You have demonstrated research skills to review literature, scientific reports and research available technical information.
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate existing science related to resource management challenges or issues, assess biological/resource management situations, clarify problems, and identify and evaluate options.

Communication and presentation skills:

• You have written and oral communication skills to make presentations and provide technical advice, guidance, discuss technical information and provide training.

Interpersonal and relationship management skills:

• You can lead and participate in diverse teams to build consensus on terrestrial science needs and resource management issues.
• You can develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external networks of colleagues and specialists.

Project management and organizational skills:

• You have project management skills to lead and participate in teams to build consensus.
• You have project management skills to organize and assign tasks, coordinate and monitor project work.

Computer proficiency:

• You have knowledge of computer software, data management, spreadsheets, presentation, and geographic information systems.

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 Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.