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Social Science Research Analyst
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Applied Research and Development
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
14024 - Biologist 2B
Salary:
$1,184.27 - $1,462.83 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Successful resource management requires a thorough understanding of people and their behaviours. Bring your social science skills to the Human Dimensions of Conservation and Ecosystem Management program to address resource management priorities and conduct research to develop new scientific knowledge for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), its clients, and key partners.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• provide analytical and logistical support to the Human Dimensions of Conservation and Ecosystem Management research program
• assist, coordinate and oversee research that addresses key ministry priorities
• lead projects, support policy development, and communicate progress of the program to internal and external clients and stakeholders
• assist in development of research/contract proposals and oversee delivery of service contracts
• deliver public presentations and participate in science forums and working groups/committees
How do I qualify?
Mandatory:
• You have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized in the province of Ontario to conduct field work.
• You have the ability to obtain a small watercraft certificate for vessel operation.
• You have the ability to use equipment such as all-terrain vehicles, boats and motors, snowmobiles and the ability to undertake physically demanding field work in all types of weather conditions.
Technical knowledge and skills:
• You have knowledge of the human dimensions of resource management including outdoor recreation, fisheries, forestry, and/or wildlife management, and social-ecological systems.
• You have experience applying surveys of people, and developing and estimating economic models, assessing public participation, and conducting interdisciplinary research.
• You have experience with analysis and interpretation of data in support of policy development.
• You have demonstrated experience in laboratory and field procedures, experimental design and surveying for human dimensions research.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have well developed interpersonal skills to respond to inquiries from clients/partners (e.g. collaborators, contractors, consultants, staff and forest industry).
• You can communicate effectively to provide clear instructions in the use of survey methods, computer software as well as sophisticated field and laboratory equipment (e.g., field mapping systems and surveying instruments, digital cameras, test instruments, and electronic devices).
• You have interpersonal skills, initiative and good judgment to determine the approach to a task and to resolve issues.
• You have leadership skills to provide training, assign and monitor work and report on progress.
Analytical and problem solving skills:
• You have sound analytical and problem solving skills to make decisions to determine the nature and extent of deviations from existing data collection standards/protocols and recommend corrective action.
• You can resolve technical problems, gather/analyze information and determine options and best course of action.
You have proven experience to work through issues/situations while working in the field.
Planning and coordinating skills:
• You have planning and coordinating skills to organize, schedule and coordinate human and equipment resources (e.g. boats/motors, vehicle transportation, aircraft, base camp equipment) for field projects.
Computer skills:
• You have proven experience with database management and systems, statistical analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and computer applications.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 421 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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, March 14, 2018 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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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.