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MANAGEMENT BIOLOGIST
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Regional Operations Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
14024 - Biologist 2B
Salary:
$1,150.66 - $1,421.31 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise in biology and the management of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems? If so, consider this challenging opportunity to join our team.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide advice and support in the planning and delivery of the district resource management and land use planning initiatives
• provide biological knowledge and advice on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem management
• assist in the management of resource issues
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• You have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You have the ability to work in the field under all types of weather conditions and fly in small aircraft. .
Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of sustainable resource management, ecosystem management and landscape planning theories, principles and practices, with a focus on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, fish and wildlife habitat, population assessment and environmental impacts.
• You have up-to-date knowledge of and experience in the application of biological modelling tools, design of fish and wildlife surveys and wildlife harvest regulation systems.
• You are proficient with computers, internet, email and software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, statistical, spatial, population and habitat modelling, databases, and geographic information systems.
People and planning skills:
• You have demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills to reconcile differing points of view and garner support from various stakeholders.
• You have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to explain technical information in plain language to clients, liaise with specialists and compose scientific and technical reports.
• You have proven project management and organizational skills to design, plan and lead scientific studies/survey projects, including preparing and managing project budgets.
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have proven ability to gather, analyze and interpret resource management data in order to provide expertise and advice on ecological impacts of activities and management of resource issues.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act), regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland, West Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Thursday, September 29, 2016
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, October 14, 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.
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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.