WILDLAND FIRE SCIENCE LEAD - Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

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Do you want to support forest fire management services for the province Do you want to lead and coordinate science, research and knowledge exchange activities, as well as develop and maintain the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) science and research strategy and corresponding business plan If so, join this role with the Provincial Services Division where you will coordinate large multi-section/multi-branch collaborative science, research and knowledge exchange projects, reviews, and associated issues management on behalf of the Branch.About Us:Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services provides forest fire management services for the province including fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the basic resources for managing forest fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of forest fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies; and emergency management in response to forest fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.Note: This position can be located at any of the addresses listed; however, alternate work arrangements may be available.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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate science and research projects
• Develop project design, plans and methodology, terms of reference and implementation schedule
• Identify and manage issues for all assigned projects
• Lead the development of a long-term strategic direction for the ministrys fire science program
• Coordinate the development and act as principle author of a strategic science business plan, ensuring integration of science delivery
• Maintain the science business plan by overseeing annual updates and amendments, and identifying and analyzing the needs of the science agenda
• Lead the priority setting process for ministry fire science priorities
• Lead the budget allocation and review process for research projects and programs
• Lead procurement and asset management initiatives for the fire science program
• Ensure science considerations are included in information management, information technology, and operational policy decisions
• Coordinate the implementation of the science quality management system
• Provide strategic work planning, leadership and technical guidance to staff within the science team
• Lead the development of decision support tools and processes, analytics, and long-term fire risk modelling
• Support operational predictive service and associated decision support and risk modelling during wildland fire emergencies
• Represent the Ministry on national and multi-jurisdiction strategic science planning and research initiatives

How do I qualifyBusiness Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of wildland fire science, research, decision support and the application/utilization of science in field operations and practices
• You are able to lead and coordinate strategic science planning to ensure wildland fire and emergency management policies, practices, and planning activities are strategic and integrated
• You have knowledge of Government/Ministry business planning processes and methodologies
• You have knowledge of program and policy decision-making and approval processes to develop and implement science and research business strategies and plans
• You have knowledge of development and incorporation of performance measures, strategic planning, risk management, training and implementation of scientific research and associated operational integration

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of Government/Ministry policies, legislation and regulations pertaining to wildland fire, emergency, and natural resource management
• You are able to interpret science needs that are relevant to policy development and evaluation, and to ensure legislative compliance
• You are proficient with computer software, including Word, spreadsheet, project management and database applications

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• You have knowledge of project planning/management methodologies, guidelines, standards and processes
• You can lead and coordinate large, multiple projects
• You can direct and coordinate the work of project teams and working groups and provide technical/functional direction and expertise to science working groups and committees
• You can provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to staff assigned to science projects and reviews, program administration and related activities

Risk Assessment and Analytical Skills:

• You have knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles and methodologies to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with projects and reviews
• You have knowledge of analytical methods and techniques to develop science strategies and science project plans/approaches
• You can evaluate strategies, policies, plans and proposals and determine their relevance to branch needs and science direction
• You are able to evaluate provincial wildland fire and emergency management science needs, and incorporate them into research and science strategies

Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills:

• You have excellent written communication techniques to prepare and edit reports, agreements, options papers, business cases, briefing notes, presentations, correspondence and other documentation
• You are able to advise and present options and recommendations to management, and discuss and resolve issues
• You have effective interpersonal, consultation, facilitation and advisory skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships
• You can negotiate solutions to issues with internal and external partners, and can convince stakeholders to accept an alternative response to an issue

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Thursday, August 18, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• N-NR-185285/22

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