Ecologist (Biologist 3)

**Department**:Environment and Climate Change

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:18-Apr-24 (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 and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
The Ecologist provides professional and expert guidance and advice on a wide variety of topics pertaining to conservation programs focused on expanding and managing the network of protected and conserved areas in Nova Scotia. With funding through the Canada - Nova Scotia Nature Agreement, the Department takes a multi-pronged approach to advancing protection of biodiversity.

The incumbent has experience working at the intersection of science and natural resource planning and management as well as compiling knowledge and summarizing technical information to support decision making. Broad knowledge of the distribution and composition of Nova Scotia’s species and ecosystems is essential. Knowledge of provincial conservation programs, policy and context is important.

The Ecologist will support work to identify lands for protection towards achieving the ambitious goal of protecting 20% of Nova Scotia’s land and water mass, provide guidance and advice on topical issues, participate in conservation partnerships and on technical committees and will develop and maintain relationships necessary to providing science-based guidance and advise on policy development as required.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Bachelor of Science + 6 years related experience or a Master of Science + 4 years related experience is required.

Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and programs relevant to land management in Nova Scotia is essential. Ability and willingness to travel throughout Nova Scotia 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.**

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Additional Information**:
This is a term position with an anticipated end date of March 31 2026.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: PR 15

**Salary Range**: $2,760.42 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly

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