Ecosystem Scientist

Parks Canada - Mingan Field Unit
Havre-Saint-Pierre (Québec), Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada (Québec)
PC-02
Term employment 3 years.
$73,727 to $88,384 (salary under review) (*added to the salary some isolated post allowances)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

**Closing date: 20 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Important messages**:
Note 3rd POSTING

Some additional benefits of working for the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve:
1.In addition to your base salary, you may receive annual isolated post allowances as well as vacation travel assistance (VTA) once a year to help you travel on vacation outside the isolated post. The amount allocated is variable.
2.Opportunities for career development and advancement within the department.
3.Training opportunities.
5. Relative to operational requirements, possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks.

**Duties**:
**Work environment**:
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve:
Do you dream of open spaces, fresh air and of escaping from everyday life in a spectacular location? Come to the Mingan Archipelago Discover the islands from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan to Aguanish. Admire what nature has best to offer: spectacular scenery where the sparkling Gulf of Saint-Laurent, fragile rock formations, a rich avian diversity and exceptional vegetation come together. Surrender yourself to the enchantment of the grandiose landscapes of this unusual space. Come create your unforgettable moments in the heart of the Mingan Islands

The Parks Canada team working at the National Park Reserve of the Archipelago Mingan includes 20 employees nearly 50 people in the summer. The fieldwork, exclusively on islands, requires travel which is provided by Parks Canada boat operators. Departures are from the marina of Havre-Saint-Pierre or Mingan.

**Intent of the process**:
A Term employment until March 31, 2026 is offered. This process could be used to fill positions similar or similar temporary term or permanent.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited university with an undergraduate degree in resource management, conservation or other environmental science related to the duties of the position (environmental science includes biology, ecology, soil science and geography).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in study design, execution, analysis, and writing of complex technical/scientific reports in at least three of the following areas: ecosystem monitoring, active management, restoration, species at risk recovery, or environmental impact assessment;
- Experience collecting, organizing, summarizing and analyzing scientific information from a variety of sources;
- Experience supervising staff.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of current practices and techniques for ecosystem and species conservation;
- Knowledge of experimental methods and statistical analysis methods.

HABILITIES:

- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
- Ability to analyze scientific data, synthesize data, write reports, and provide scientific advice to support decision making;
- Ability to manage human resources.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Makes personal connections with others;
- Exercises sound judgement;
- Takes responsibility;
- Makes things happen;

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (ASSET)

EDUCATION:

- Degree from a recognized university with advanced degree in resource management, conservation biology, remote sensing, or other environmental science related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (ASSET)

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in remote sensing data acquisition and processing.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Willingness and ability to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
- Willingness and ability to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
- Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
- Willingness to obtain the required certification and willingness to operate field vehicles (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and motorized and non-motorized vessels;
- Hold or be able to obtain a Remote First Aid Certificate appropriate to the marine work environment.