Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide scientific expertise and leadership for Ontario's research program on the human dimensions of sustainable natural resource management. Does this sound like you?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

**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.

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 Ontario's
**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 role?**: In this role, you will:

- design, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive human dimensions research program
- publish in scientific journals, and write newsletters, reports and other publications
- present at scientific meetings, workshops and training courses
- provide expert advice and recommendations for policy and program development
- provide technical evidence in court or other proceedings

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory requirements**:

- You possess a post-graduate degree in social science or natural science discipline.

**Technical knowledge**:

- You have expert knowledge of human dimensions scientific theory, principles and practices as they relate to natural resource management in order to conduct scientific research which is authoritative.
- You have advanced knowledge of human behavior, attitudes, values and preferences; resource allocation and user conflict; social, cultural and economic benefits of ecological goods and services; Indigenous peoples, communities, governance and traditional ecological knowledge.
- You have practical skills and knowledge of procedures and approaches required to initiate, design, conduct, analyze and publish research in scientific literature.

**Communications and group leadership skills**:

- You have excellent written communication skills to prepare and publish scientific papers and other articles for technical and non-technical audiences.
- You have strong verbal communication skills to present and discuss highly detailed or complex information to different audiences including senior managers, clients and the public.
- You have developed group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead multidisciplinary research and transfer programs, lead and train staff and create positive collaboration with academia, clients and other agencies.

**Analytical and problem-solving skills**:

- You have strong technical and analytical skills to plan and perform advanced statistical analyses.
- You have advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills to formulate and test hypotheses and the ability to design a long term research program to solve research problems.

**Project management**:

- You have project management skills to plan and coordinate all resources to develop and maintain complex multi-year programs and manage them within budget.

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Permanent, 421 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 6**Category**:

- Science**Posted on**:

- Tuesday, February 21, 2023**Note**:

- N-NR-195547/23