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Location

Thunder Bay, ON | Canada

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Job description

Successful resource management requires a thorough understanding of people and their behaviours. Bring your social science skills to the Human Dimensions of Sustainable Resource Development program to address resource management priorities and conduct research to develop new scientific knowledge for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), its clients, and key partners.

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
• 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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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:

• provide analytical and logistical support to the Human Dimensions of Sustainable Resource Development research program
• assist, coordinate and oversee research that addresses key ministry priorities
• lead projects, support policy development, and communicate progress of the program to internal and external clients and stakeholders
• assist in development of research/contract proposals and oversee delivery of service contracts
• deliver public presentations and participate in science forums and working groups/committees

How do I qualify?

Technical knowledge and skills:

• knowledge of the human dimensions of resource management including a demonstrated experience working with Indigenous peoples
• experience planning and carrying out qualitative research, assessing public participation, community engagement and conducting interdisciplinary research
• experience with analysis and interpretation of data in support of policy development
• knowledge of natural resource management principles and the legislation, manuals, guides and environmental assessment conditions that direct resource management in Ontario

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• well developed interpersonal skills to respond to inquiries from clients/partners (e.g. collaborators, contractors, consultants, staff and forest industry)
• communicate effectively to present information/recommendations, and to provide clear instructions in the use of survey methods, computer software as well as field and laboratory equipment
• leadership skills to provide training, assign and monitor work and report on progress

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• sound analytical and problem solving skills to make decisions to determine the nature and extent of deviations from existing data collection standards/protocols and recommend corrective action
• resolve technical problems, gather/analyze information and determine options and best course of action
• proven experience to work through issues/situations while working in the field

Planning and coordinating skills:

• planning and coordinating skills to organize, schedule and coordinate human and equipment resources (e.g. vehicle transportation, aircraft, base camp equipment) for field projects
• initiative and good judgment to determine the approach to a task and to resolve issues

Computer skills:

• proven experience using computers for qualitative analysis and proficient in the use of common office productivity software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, referencing, email, etc.

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Salary

$1295.21 - $1599.86 per week