Regional Planning Biologist

2 weeks ago

Sault Ste Marie, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Full time

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

Please note: other locations in Northeast Region may be considered, based on availability.

**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:

- work with integrated regional resource management planning teams
- lead and provide biological expertise and input into the development or review of resource management plans for fish, forest, wildlife, wetlands, water and watersheds across the region
- provide insight and advice to management on the development and management of review and planning processes
- support public advisory councils and resource management planning teams by providing input on plan development and approval processes
- prepare technical reports and briefing notes for senior management

**How do I qualify?**:
**Technical expertise**:

- You have expert knowledge of biological theory, principles and practices as related to resource management and integrated land use planning.
- You have experience in resource management and integrated land use planning.

**Project management and leadership skills**:

- You have proven project management and organizational skills and an enthusiastic approach to lead and participate on a variety of planning teams through projects from development to approval.
- You can coordinate the development and approval of planning processes to meet timelines.

**Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills**:

- You have demonstrated analytical skills to help assess and advise on resource management plans.
- You have proven problem-solving skills to respond to a variety of possible, and often complex issues.
- You have shown the ability to work with groups representing varied interests towards a consensus.

**Interpersonal and relationship management skills**:

- You have shown the ability to facilitate, build consensus, problem solve and reconcile diverse interests of project teams, agencies, Indigenous groups, non-government organizations, and other partners.
- You have the demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a variety of parties.

**Communication skills**:

- You have well developed ability to convey advice, guidance, and recommendations to a variety of parties, such as planning teams or management.
- You can prepare briefing material, review documents, and other correspondence in a professional manner.
- You can create and deliver effective presentations to a variety of groups.

**Computer proficiency**:

- You have proficiency with a variety of data management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and communication software, to prepare briefing materials, correspondence, reports, etc.

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

- 1 Permanent, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region or 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region or 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region or 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, North Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 62 Queen Ave, Blind River, North Region or 48 Mission Rd, Wawa, North Region

**Compensation Group**:

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

- 3-A**Category**:

- Lands and Resources**Posted on**:

- Wednesday, January 11, 2023**Note**:

- N-NR-193368/23

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