Hwa-ogf Gis
2 weeks ago
Department:
Environment and Climate Change
Location:
HALIFAX
Type of Employment:
Term
Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:5/18/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us:
Our goal is to educate, inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
We also proactively respond to environmental, conservation, animal, and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.
Protected Areas | Protected Areas )About Our Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager, Protected Areas & Ecosystems, you will be responsible for overseeing key elements of a multi -year, multi-million-dollar, partner-based conservation project.
This a collaborative project with Department of Natural Resources & Renewables and is supported by Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) through the Federal Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
The primary purpose of this funding stream is carbon accumulation and averting carbon emissions, with biodiversity conservation as a co-benefit.
Primary Accountabilities:
As Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating efforts to purchase and designate old-growth forests for protection, as well as prioritize areas for treatment against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA).
This will include tracking movement of the pest and working with others to coordinate the efforts of staff and contractors who are directly undertaking chemical treatment of hemlock stands against HWA.
You will be working closely with partners to also oversee private land securement and HWA treatment under carbon agreements and working forest easements.
Part of the role will also be to ensure key research is undertaken to support these efforts.
You will work in a team environment with staff from this department and Department of Natural Resources & Renewables; as well as municipalities, Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq representatives, and various contractors and conservation groups.
You may also interact with industry and non-government partners, community groups, conservation and recreation organizations, and others to advance project goals.
Additionally, you will develop and oversee project documents including contribution agreements, grants, contracts and the project's budget and workplans. You will work closely with multiple partners to develop grant proposals and reporting requirements.You'll ensure all partners are meeting budget, timeline, and provincial procurement requirements and are implementing work in accordance with negotiated contracts and Federal and Provincial reporting requirements.
You may also be involved in stakeholder and public partnerships and consultations and will develop public communication materials.Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree such as Environmental Management, Ecology, Land Conservation, Forestry or a related natural resource management-based science
You will have demonstrated competency and experience in land conservation or protected areas planning and have a practical understanding of current issues and best practice approaches in protected areas establishment and management.
You will be experienced in collaborative conservation planning, communicating with project partners and stakeholder groups, dealing with concerns and facilitating partnerships, and have superior written and verbal communication skills.
You will be self-directed, have excellent problem solving and organizational skills, sound judgement and critical thinking skills that are necessary to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
You must also be highly proficient with computer word processing and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and competency in creating interactive maps and related features using ArcGIS Online is an asset.
You will have knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and processes relevant to protected areas, private land conservation and land management in Nova Scotia.
Equivalency:
Benefits:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia 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.
Other Considerations:
You must be willing and able to travel throughout Nova Scotia including occasional work in remote locations such as wilderness areas and work irregular hours when deemed necessary.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
