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Ministry of Natural Resources Division: Science & Information Resources/Applied Research & Development Branch Position Title: HARDWOOD ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH SCIENTIST (Amended) Duration: 1 Permanent Location: 1235 Queen Street East, Sault Ste Marie, P6A 2E5, North Region Compensation Group: OPSEU Salary: $1,144.06 - $1,810.37 (MplusM) per week* Position Status: Open Job Code: 15404/06 - Research Scientist 3/4 NatRes\ Schedule: 6 Category: Science and Engineering Job ID: 4910 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: 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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