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Forest Landscape Ecologist - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Do you have policy knowledge, project management experience and an interest in shaping the policies and practices that affect forestry in Ontario?

If so, consider this great opportunity with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

A defined benefit pension plan
Comprehensive Health Plan
Life and Disability insurance
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
Onthejob training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

lead and implement specific projects related to fulfilling MNRF obligations under the Caribou Conservation Agreement, including a leadership role for stakeholder and Indigenous engagement

- support the review, revision, development and policy transfer of forest management guides that support landscape-level planning and support programs or tools
- provide expert advice on forest management legislation, policies, programs, standards, guides, science and technical forestry information to both technical and non-technical audiences

How do I qualify?:

Technical expertise:

- detailed understanding of resource management planning and practices in Ontario
- knowledge of forest management information such as forest inventory, ecological land classification, and planning tools such as the Ontario Landscape Tool (OLT)
- knowledge of current government strategic direction, as well as, provincial and federal resource legislation, regulation and policies (e.g. Crown Forest Sustainability Act and regulated forest management manuals)

Project management and leadership skills:

- knowledge of program work planning in order to develop project level budgets and requests for funding
- leadership and organizational skills to lead interdisciplinary task teams to develop and deliver projects, including establishing project purpose and priorities, developing a work plan and milestone deliverables, and coordinating project logistics

Communication and interpersonal skills:

- communication skills to write briefing notes, responses to Minister's letters, correspond with clients, write technical reports, prepare documents for review and approval by Senior Management, make presentations and liaise with internal/external stakeholders
- interpersonal skills to explain technical information in simple terms, build support and elicit cooperation and commitment from team members, other ministry and forest industry staff and clients for the acceptance of guide development and content

Analytical and problem solving skills:

- demonstrated critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret complex problems and to succinctly and clearly present to technical and non-technical audiences
- problem solving skills to examine existing approaches or to develop innovative solutions to forest management challenges
- research skills to investigate policy and practice questions, including conducting jurisdictional scans and summarizing relevant science, information, and rationale
- proficiency in computer based data management and statistical analysis skills to incorporate current science into guide and tool development and the ability to provide technical advice and expertise

Policy development knowledge:

- knowledge of policy development, evaluation, and monitoring techniques and procedures to lead the development of forest management guides and associated products (e.g. science and rationale for forest management direction) and to provide advice to senior management and practitioners

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 421 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 99 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

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