PLANNING ECOLOGIST - Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in planning ecology to achieve NDMNRFs goal of ecological sustainabilityIf so, consider this opportunity to further enhance your career within the biology discipline. This challenging and rewarding opportunity requires knowledge of ecosystem management and conservation biology, land use and resource management planning and natural resource protection and conservation objectives.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

The work location will be determined by the successful candidates current place of residence.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 including natural heritage and conservation reserve systems 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 of broad scale or landscape level land use and resource management plans including the identification of potential impacts to conservation reserves or 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

Note: some occasional travel may be required to observe aggregates operations via site visits, which may require travel on rugged terrain and exposure to the dust, noise from operation of processing and heavy equipment.How do I qualifyMandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class G drivers licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid drivers licence upon being hired.

Technical expertise:

• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience with ecosystem management and conservation biology with emphasis on population and community ecology and ecosystem processes, structures and functions and the techniques to support the objective of sustainable ecosystem management.
• You have knowledge of Crown and municipal land use planning, resource management planning, environmental assessment, relevant legislation and related policies, principles and practices.

Analytical skills:

• You have analytical skills to identify areas of under representation from a site region perspective and to undertake data synthesis and analysis and apply that information in the design of systems or approaches for natural heritage and conservation reserve targets and to achieve ecological sustainability.
• You have the ability to apply technical knowledge and natural resource protection and conservation objectives, current information and science to land use and resource management plans, projects or proposals.
• You have an ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technology for the acquisition, visualization and analysis of ecological data.

Communication skills:

• You have well-developed communication skills to make presentations, provide technical advice and guidance, discuss technical information and provide training.
• You can prepare technical reports, briefing materials, and corporate correspondence.

Facilitation skills and consensus building:

• You can facilitate and build consensus effectively when there is a need to reconcile diverse interests of project teams, agencies, non-government organizations and the public in the development of natural heritage and conservation reserve systems.
• You have group leadership and relationship management skills to lead and support planning and task teams and develop and maintain effective relationships with external clients.

Project management and organizational skills:

• You can lead and organize project teams in the development of regional natural heritage and related initiatives to achieve ecological sustainability.
• You have solid project management skills to develop terms of reference, organize and assign tasks, 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 Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region or 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, North Region or 3301 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, North Region or 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 48 Mission Rd, Wawa, North Region or 34 Revillion Rd, 34 Rue Revillion, Moosonee, North Region or 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 62 Queen Ave, Blind River, North Region or 479 Government Rd, Dryden, North Region or 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region or 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region or 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region or Hwy 17 & Hwy 599, Ignace, North Region or 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, North Region or 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region or 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora, Central Region or 615 John St N, Aylmer, West Region or 106 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region or PO Box 820, Hwy 35, Minden, East Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 1450 Seventh Ave. E, Owen Sound, West Region or 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke, East Region or 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region or 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge, Central Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region or 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland, West Region
• 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region or 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, North Region or 3301 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, North Region or 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 48 Mission Rd, Wawa, North Region or 34 Revillion Rd, 34 Rue Revillion, Moosonee, North Region or 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 62 Queen Ave, Blind River, North Region or 479 Government Rd, Dryden, North Region or 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region or 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region or 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region or Hwy 17 & Hwy 599, Ignace, North Region or 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, North Region or 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region or 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora, Central Region or 615 John St N, Aylmer, West Region or 106 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region or PO Box 820, Hwy 35, Minden, East Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville, East Region or 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region or 1450 Seventh Ave. E, Owen Sound, West Region or 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke, East Region or 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region or 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge, Central Region or 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston, East Region or 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland, West Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3-ACategory: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Monday, January 24, 2022Note:

• Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program, but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

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