Biodiversity Modeller - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 42374

Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
July 18, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 3

About Us:

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Lands Planning Branch works within the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas.

We proudly support Albertans in being stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

Role:

Are you passionate about biodiversity conservation and eager to make a meaningful impact on the environment? We are seeking a skilled Biodiversity Modeler to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing commitment to responsible resource development and environmental sustainability.

As Biodiversity Modeler, you will play a crucial role in assessing, analyzing, and predicting the impact of various factors on biodiversity in a land use planning context, ultimately supporting the development of strategies to minimize impacts on key biodiversity values.

In this role you will conduct research and collect data to develop, run and validate models that assess the impact of various factors on biodiversity, including habitat loss, climate change and human activities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide scientific advice and recommendations to support policy development and decision making.

If you are passionate about modeling and biodiversity and want to make a difference, this is the job for you

Duties include but not limited to:

Creating a provincial framework for using biodiversity models and methods to evaluate cumulative impacts and inform planning processes at different scales.
Providing scientific guidance and expertise in biodiversity modeling and management.
Serving as a scientific authority and resource for the department and the ministry in the field of biodiversity modeling and management.
Identifying and prioritizing knowledge gaps and research needs in biodiversity modeling and designing applied research and monitoring programs to address them.

Qualifications:

Ph.

D in a related scientific field such as biodiversity, ecology, or natural resource management plus two years of work experience in modeling.

Required:

Indepth scientific knowledge in one or more fields related to biodiversity modeling and management including landscape ecology, wildlife biology, plant ecology, conservation biology, climate change science, cumulative effects, specieshabitat models, or systematic conservation planning tools.
Highly developed computer modeling/geospatial and statistical analysis skills, including experience with large terrestrial ecosystem data sets.
Leadership skills to motivate multidisciplinary groups of professionals (within and outside the Government) and build confidence and credibility across government, industries and communities.
Ability to establish contacts and build relations in the research and professional community to resolve scientific issues.
Strong project, time, and organizational management skills to effectively balance multiple demands.
Ability to respond to changing priorities and timelines as well as handle multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Assets:

Proficiency in Python and R.
Knowledge of development of environmental objectives, policies and regulatory alternatives to manage land and biodiversity, including understanding practices in other jurisdictions.
Understanding of policy integration (environment, economy, society), risk assessment and multiobjective assessment.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Please be advised that we will be conducting a competency based interview for this competition.

The behavioral competencies that have been deemed as critical for this role include:

Agility:
You have the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities when overseeing day-to-day operations.

Creative Problem Solving:
You will have the ability to assess, evaluate and make recommendations to enhance operations and programming.

Develop Self and Others:
You have the desire and drive to mentor and assist staff and volunteers to understand their roles in the bigger picture of Alberta Environment and Parks