Regional Services, IRM Specialist (Forester 3)

Job title:

Regional Services, IRM Specialist (Forester 3)

Company

Government of Nova Scotia

Job description

Competition # : 43445Department: Natural Resources & RenewablesLocation: TRUROType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU – NSPGClosing Date: ​17-Jul-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks, and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province’s Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.About Our OpportunityAs the Regional Services IRM Specialist (Forester 3), you will work within a multi-disciplinary Integrated Resource Management (IRM) planning team, providing expert advice to department Senior Management, Directors, Managers, Area Supervisors regarding provincial and regional Crown land requests. You will liaison and provide advice to other government departments, municipal units and community groups and may participate on community, interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees.Primary AccountabilitiesSome of the primary accountabilities in the role include:

• Managing a program related to Crown land access and use activities including reviewing permit applications, coordinating feedback from other government resource professionals and compiling recommendations for senior management.
• Developing effective long-range policies, programs, procedures, and standards by maintaining information systems, evaluating program effectiveness, and preparing policy proposals and management strategies.
• Compiling and analyzing detailed inventory of resource information, deriving updating maps, writing analytical reports, Ministerial briefing notes, and preparing documentation outlining resource related land use issues, existing land uses and interests.
• Maintaining frequent contact with industry, media, and other government and non-government organizations. Advising, designing, and implementing public information seminars, open houses, field days, industry information seminars, public education workshops.
• Support regional external partnerships to government related to private woodland use and management as well as outreach programs such as “Woodlot Owner of the Year.”

Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor’s Degree in any Natural Science, along with six years of related experience. A Masters in a Natural Science field and four years related experience would be considered an asset.You have knowledge of:

• National, provincial, and regional forestry issues and topics.
• Computer software used in land use planning, including GIS software, data management and communications.
• Resource management principles, practices, objectives, policies, and procedures as well as Federal and Provincial regulations concerning Natural Resources.

You demonstrate:

• Expertise and are capable of responding to diverse situations requiring a broad knowledge of land use practices and principles as well as forestry, mining, coastal and wildlife policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to undertake projects independently based on instructions given in broad outline form, with minimal direction and supervision and often under very stringent time constraints.
• Supervisory, project management and public communication (written/verbal) skills.
• You possess strong communication (written/verbal) skills to communicate effectively with co-workers in multiple disciples and forestry professionals with a variety of specialization and expertise, industry clients, NGO’s, youth and public on many complex topics.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, assessments, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyApplicants relaying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in the applications.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , 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: .Working ConditionsOffice based role with some field work;
Travel may be required for meetings and other related activities.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 for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 15Salary Range: $2,760.42 – $3,364.90 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.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. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].

Expected salary

$2760.42 – 3364.9 per month

Location

Truro, NS

Job date

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:35:24 GMT

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