REGIONAL PLANNING ECOLOGIST - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

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Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your leadership skills and expertise in planning ecologyIf so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF).Southern Region is hiring one permanent and one temporary Regional Planning Ecologists within its Land Use Planning and Strategic Issues Section (LUPSI). LUPSI is the lead for land use planning and issues management within Southern Region, Regional Operations Division (ROD). ROD is responsible for the implementation and delivery of provincial land use and resource management policy and programs on local and regional levels. Southern Region has a complex planning environment, with the majority of Ontarios population in a predominantly privately-owned landscape, diverse natural resources and significant development pressures. If you are interested in providing leadership and biological/ecological expertise in a complex planning landscape this challenging and rewarding opportunity may be for you!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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Please Note: This position is located at 300 Water Street in Peterborough, however, alternate work arrangements may be available, based on operational feasibility.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• provide biological/ecological expertise and advice to the review of land use and resource management documents, broad scale or landscape level projects, development proposals, municipal planning initiatives and environmental assessment activities
• lead the development of broad scale or landscape level natural heritage planning through collaboration with internal and external teams and groups
• lead the transfer of ecological and ecosystem science and information to project teams, region wide staff and external agencies and clients
• prepare technical reports and briefing notes and make presentations on the ecological or ecosystem aspects land use and resource management plans and development proposals, including the identification of potential impacts to natural heritage values
• support the development of policies, guidelines and procedures and monitor the implementation of program and policy changes on ecological values, processes or systems

How do I qualifyTechnical expertise:

• demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying ecosystem management and conservation biology with emphasis on ecosystem processes, and the techniques to support objective sustainable ecosystem management
• knowledge of Crown and municipal land use planning, resource management planning, environmental assessment, relevant legislation and related policies, principles and practices
• proven experience interpreting, applying and ensuring advise/recommendations are consistent with relevant legislation, policy and directives such as the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Natural Heritage Reference Manual, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, Public Lands Act, Guide to Crown Land Use Planning, Environmental Assessment (EA) Act and Resource Stewardship Facility Development Class EA.

Analytical skills:

• proven analytical and data synthesis skills to identify areas of under representation from a site region perspective and apply that information in the design of systems or approaches for natural heritage representation and conservation, and to achieve ecological sustainability
• proven experience applying technical expertise and knowledge of natural resource protection and conservation objectives, current information and science to the review of land use and resource management plans, projects or proposals to provide advice and recommendations
• ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technology for the visualization and analysis of ecological data

Leadership and interpersonal skills:

• ability to provide leadership and biological/ecological expertise, that contributes to the achievement of Ministry goals of natural resources management in resource management planning and land use planning
• leadership and relationship management skills to lead and support planning and task teams, and to develop and maintain effective relationships with external clients
• ability to facilitate project teams, and other groups involving agencies, non-government organizations and the public to reconcile diverse interests, build consensus and solve problems

Communication skills:

• demonstrated well-developed oral and written communication skills to, provide technical advice and guidance, discuss technical information and provide training
• experienced in preparing technical reports, briefing materials, and corporate correspondence

Project management and organizational skills:

• ability to lead and organize project teams in the development of regional natural heritage and related initiatives
• demonstrated project management skills to develop guiding documents (e.g. terms of reference), organize and assign tasks, and coordinate and monitor project work

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.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.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 Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
• 1 Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3-ACategory: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Monday, June 20, 2022Note:

• N-NR-182357/22(2)

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