Resource Scientist (Biologist 3) > Kentville > Joboolo CA :
Company : Government of Nova Scotia Location : Kentville Nova Scotia From : Talent CA
About Our Opportunity As the Biologist 3 - ResourceScientist (Ecosystems and Habitats) you will provide senior expertise and leadership in the specialist field of wildlife habitat and ecosystem research applied to temporal and spatial landscape level planning for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Reporting to the Manager of Ecosystems & Habitats, the ResourceScientist initiates, designs, conducts and reports on biodiversity/habitat/ecosystem research projects.
The incumbent will require exceptional creativity and initiative to advance provincial-level research and modelling approaches in support of science-based natural resource management.
The ResourceScientist provides leadership as well as professional and expert technical advice to branch and regional staff, thereby ensuring effective implementation of new scientific approaches.
The incumbent takes a leadership role in multidisciplinary research projects involving department staff and/or collaboration with partners that may include federal/provincial government departments, first nations, universities, industry, and non-government organizations (NGOs).
The incumbent plays a key role in the development of provincial legislation, regulations and policy related to biodiversity/habitat/ecosystem conservation and sustainable use for Crown and private lands.
Primary Accountabilities Leads development and implementation of provincial wildlife habitat and ecosystem research initiatives in support of provincial policy and strategy development and implementation.
The research process will use various data sources (wildlife population/community data, habitat and ecosystems data, climate and remote sensing data, etc), draw upon forested and non-forested ecosystem science initiatives, and incorporate modelling to assess ecological and economic impacts of resource management decisions, strategies and scenarios.
Leads working groups and research initiatives on ecosystems and wildlife response to temporal/spatial and biotic/abiotic conditions experienced at relevant scales under an ecosystem-based management paradigm.
Will require interactions with other departments, government agencies, researchers, universities and consulting firms.
Provides strategic advice and makes recommendations on procedural adjustments and research to improve resource analysis capabilities, prepares ministerial briefing notes, and prepares documentation outlining resource issues related to analysis findings.
Provides advanced expertise in the development of wildlife population, habitat and ecosystem models requiring a strong understanding of population dynamics and ecological relationships within an ecosystem-based management framework.
Facilitates the development of new and useful approaches to inform wildlife population, habitat and ecosystem management analysis and modelling of resource data by evaluating current practices and procedures and recommending changes.
Plays a central role in ensuring the provincial natural resource forecasting is informed by and based on biodiversity metrics including population, community, habitat and ecosystem metrics at local to landscape scales.
The incumbent will be required to collaborate with a team of specialists in growth and yield, forest modelling, forest inventory & forest ecosystems for support and to set direction on the development of integrated forest management planning tools.
Engage in regional, national and international management programs and research initiatives pertaining to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources by information/data sharing, participation and leadership on various boards, committees, working groups and conferences/workshops within and outside of NovaScotia.
Qualifications and Experience This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor of Science along with 6 years of related experience, a Master of Science along with 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
As the ideal candidate, you have a proven record of consistent high level productivity and scientific achievement.
You have a demonstrated ability to undertake collaborative research with Universities, NGOs and other organizations.
Adjunct status, or the ability to secure adjunct status, at one or more universities is an asset.
You have experience in experimental design and analysis related to wildlife habitat and ecosystems ecology, using advanced statistical tools for complex data.
This includes a demonstrated ability to initiate, formulate, design and undertake complex innovative research with minimal direction and supervision, often under stringent time and budgetary constraints.
Experience conducting statistical analyses in R or equivalent statistical analysis software is required.
As the ideal candidate you have previous experience providing advanced professional and technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for the conservation and sustainable use of Crown and private lands; critically reviewing programs, policy, regulations and legislation on an ongoing basis, and developing more effective means to achieve sustainable natural resource management.
You have a demonstrated history of making decisions within the framework of professional standards, scientific knowledge and principles, legislation, and regulations.
You keep up to date of developments in the field of wildlife habitat and ecosystems ecology and management, human dimensions and conceive, plan, and undertake focused applied research to address identified gaps in knowledge.
You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal) as well as relationship building skills to work with various stakeholders within and outside of government.
You are comfortable working under minimal supervision but also collaboratively with other stakeholders to develop and deliver programs and projects.
Demonstrated project leadership and public communication skills are essential.
You apply creative and critical thinking to seek innovative solutions that provide multiple and demonstrable benefits to diverse stakeholders and the public by using approaches that are socially and environmentally acceptable.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools:
written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency A PhD in a field related to this position is considered equivalent experience.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Salary InformationPR 15 - PR 15 $2, - $3,;Benefits Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of NovaScotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
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Working Conditions The ResourceScientist divides their time between an office and field environment.
Field work is often conducted in remote locations and can involve unavoidable hazards including travel (by car, boat, OHV or aircraft) in poor weather conditions.
What We Offer Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace.
Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
countless career paths.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade:
PR 15 Salary Range:
$2,; - $3,;Bi-Weekly Government of NovaScotia KentvilleNovaScotia
