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Regional Land Use Geologist
Organization:
Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Ontario Geological Survey - Resident Geologist Program
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
14504 - Geoscientist 2
Salary:
$1,226.06 - $1,546.41 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
If you're a geoscientist looking for a new challenge, consider this role with the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines where you will work with a team of geoscientists and other professionals to deliver geoscience information to important land use planning processes.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will also:
• work with municipal planners and provincial ministries to bring a broad range of geoscience information and expertise to the planning table
• work with Indigenous communities to provide an understanding of the role of geoscience in land use planning
• represent the Ministry's interests in land use planning and promote the use of geoscience information by participating on committees and at public information sessions, and monitoring and commenting on land use policy
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must be a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) or with another regulated association of geoscientists.
• You possess a valid driver's licence to conduct field work and ability to travel and work irregular hours.
Technical expertise:
• demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience related to geoscience and mineral exploration principles and practices
• knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply relevant Ministry/provincial and federal government land-use administration and planning legislation, policies, practices and procedures related to both public and private lands in Ontario
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• demonstrated communication skills to deliver effective consultations and advice, and to present information
• interpersonal skills that allow you to negotiate through disputes and build solid working relationships
• demonstrated written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing materials, make presentations and correspondence with executives and senior management
Analytical skills:
• proven reasoning and analytical skills to help develop and implement new regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
• proven research and evaluation skills to research and assess provincial legislation, regulations and policies pertaining to private and Crown lands
• demonstrated ability to identify critical factors in work-related situations and make informed recommendations based on research and analysis
Computer proficiency:
• proficiency using common office productivity software, such as word-processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation applications, and to at least understand the value and usage of GIS-based data management systems
NOTE: The successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel by small aircraft to remote locations.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 126 Old Troy Rd, Tweed, East Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Friday, October 25, 2019
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, November 15, 2019 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.
