Are you a progressive research scientist interested in conducting
research to help improve Ontario`s hardwood forest ecosystem management
policies and practices? If so, then the Ministry of Natural Resources
has an exciting opportunity for you to join their dynamic team of
science professionals. Working with the Forest Research and Development
Section, you will develop and conduct a comprehensive applied research
program in hardwood silviculture and hardwood forest ecosystem
management as well as forest-lake ecotone ecological management. You
will design, conduct and coordinate research studies based on expertise
in hardwood stand and ecosystem dynamics, perform advanced statistical
analysis on data to produce expert scientific recommendations as well as
prepare technical and scientific reports. You will liaise and
collaborate with researchers, field and planning staff, resource
specialists and managers, as well as policy developers and others. You
will also communicate results of your research to the international
science community, ministry staff and external stakeholders as well as
provide socioeconomic advice to support planning, policy and management
decisions.
*Qualifications:Â *postgraduate degree in forestry or related natural
sciences with specialization to the PhD level or equivalent, from a
university of recognized standing; sound knowledge of hardwood stand
dynamics, forest ecosystem ecology, silviculture and management, as well
as research methods and processes; comprehensive knowledge of
statistical methods and modeling ecological processes; demonstrated
ability to formulate hypotheses and design and analyze experiments;
ability to use laboratory and field equipment; proven leadership,
organizational, planning and analytical skills; strong interpersonal
skills and the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in
published scientific papers, and to other technical and non-technical
audiences; experience in database management, statistical analysis,
graphics, word processing and spreadsheets; ability to work as a team
member as part of an interdisciplinary research group.
Closing date extended to February 01, 2008 - Jan 25th amended
*Posting Date:Â *Friday, January 04, 2008
*Closing Date:Â *Friday, February 01, 2008
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the
Job ID number quoted.
**Apply online***
**or send application to:***
Northern Recruitment Centre, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
159 Cedar Street, Suite 404
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 6A5
Fax: (705) 564-9165
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when
applying to positions.
*The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.*
*Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human
Rights Code.*
*Indicates that the salary listed includes the maximum plus merit, in
accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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