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Senior Science Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Environmental Sciences and Standards Division, Assistant Deputy Minister's Office
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
7A010 - Scientific07
Salary:
$74,802.00 - $108,721.00 Per Year
Are you a self-directed individual with extensive expertise and experience in dealing with complex scientific information? If this sounds like you, then consider this opportunity with the Environmental Sciences and Standards Division at the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change where your skills and knowledge will be valuable in providing expert advisory and assessment support to the ADM and across the Division.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• provide expert advisory and assessment support to the Assistant Deputy Minister
• provide leadership across the Division on scientific matters which support policy and program decision making
• analyze and resolve issues using evidence in science, social, economic, monitoring and traditional environmental knowledge
• lead the development, implementation and introduction of Division standards and guidelines
• prepare highly complex scientific and technical documents, reports, briefings and related products
How do I qualify?
Technical Skills:
• You can interpret and provide strategic direction with environmental policies, programs, legislation and regulations that impact on climate change, air, water and land quality and emerging trends and technologies in the field of environmental sciences at the national and international levels
• You have the ability to apply theories, principles and methodologies in the such sciences as environmental, biological; chemical and physical sciences; applied environmental sciences and earth sciences; urban and land studies and various disciplines, including, air, water, waste, greenhouse gases, land use, noise and biodiversity. Climate Change, renewable energy, toxicology, water resources, modeling, industrial pollution controls to provide expert advisory and assessment support on scientific matters and to assess viability and soundness of recommendations made across the division/ministry.
Communication Skills:
• You have strong oral and written communication, and presentation skills for effective communication across the division, ministry and with senior officials, stakeholders and the regulated community with varying degrees of scientific knowledge
• You have a strong ability to translate and articulate complex scientific content into usable, understood and value added products for diverse audiences
Project Management Skills:
• You have knowledge of project management methods and best practices to lead a range of concurrent project initiatives
• You can provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams including oversight and assignment of activities, project direction and outcomes
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• You can apply risk assessment and risk management principles to make recommendations on complex scientific issues impacting the ministry and the environment.
• You have the ability to provide leadership to Directors and subject matter experts in the resolution of issues or concerns with scientific findings, environmental risks, and suitability of new policy or regulatory initiatives
Computer Skills:
• You have computer skills, such as word processing and the use of spreadsheets and presentation packages to conduct analysis, prepare reports and presentations
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 135 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 7, 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.
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