Wildlife Research Scientist - Species at Risk - AMENDED

Bring you wildlife ecology research expertise to this exciting position with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• design, coordinate and conduct a diverse and comprehensive applied wildlife research program
• publish in scientific journals, newsletters and other publications as well as present at scientific meetings, training shops and courses
• ensure policy and practice is based on best available science
• assess research needs and priorities
• identify research problems and the methods and resources required to address them
• direct and train technical and professional staff and graduate students

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You must possess a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You have a Ph. D. in a natural science discipline from a university of recognized standing or a Masters in a directly related discipline, with extensive research experience and the ability to achieve a Ph.D.

Technical expertise:

• You have expert knowledge of conservation/species at risk (SAR) biology theory, principles and practices in order to conduct advanced scientific research which is authoritative (typically acquired through the completion of a post-graduate degree in a related discipline from an institution in recognized standing).
• You have practical knowledge of field and laboratory-based research gained from previous conservation biology/SAR research experience and a demonstrated ability to work across taxonomic groups.
• You have sound knowledge of procedures and approaches required to initiate, design, conduct, analyze and publish research.
• You have an expertise in 2 or more of the following research areas: development and application of spatially-explicit population models, population viability analysis, meta-population ecology, landscape ecology, community ecology, theory of reserve design and evaluation, natural resource management, population ecology, wildlife disease, and habitat modelling.
• You have knowledge of resource management principles and practices, especially around management of habitat to implement a research program that meets the requirements of the ministry's mandate.
• You have knowledge of worker and supervisor responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Project management and analytical skills:

• You have strong project management skills to manage a research program to successful completion on time and within budget.
• You have planning and coordination skills to develop and maintain complex multi-year programs.
• You possess technical/analytical skills to plan and perform statistical and spatial analyses using associated software packages, and to use modern, state-of-the-art equipment for ecological research.
• You possess strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to formulate hypotheses, analyze issues and provide alternative solutions to problems.

Leadership and communication skills:

• You have well developed group leadership and interpersonal skills to train and communicate and generate positive interactions with the public, staff and clients.
• You have excellent written communication skills to prepare scientific reports, journal papers and other articles for technical and non-technical audiences.
• You have good oral communication skills to present and discuss highly detailed or complex information at an audience-appropriate level.

AMENDED: Job classification and salary was amended.

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 Monday, May 9, 2016 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.