Environmental Scientist

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in Toronto is seeking a Scientist 2 to support the provincial permit to take water program. This temporary role, up to 12 months with possible extension, involves evaluating permit applications and producing detailed reports.

You will analyze environmental data, interpret legislation, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences. The position requires a degree in a relevant field and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree with specialization in Hydrology, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, Hydrogeology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or Geology/Earth Sciences, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific technical support to the ministry's provincial permit to take water program.
• Evaluate and coordinate water taking permit applications, assessment and planning documents and prepare written reports and recommendations.
• Assess environmental impacts and make recommendations for protection and management of environmental resources.
• Review reports and field study results to evaluate hydrological and ecological impacts of activities.
• Carry out and interpret results of field studies.
• Provide technical and regulatory information to permit applicants, consultants, and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Computer proficiency

Environmental regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree with specialization in Hydrology/Water Resources/Environmental Science/Geology or related field

Job description

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division: Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division

City: Toronto

Job term: 2 Temporary up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code: 15544 - Scientist 2

$1,267.74 - $1,532.88 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Provide scientific technical support to the ministry's provincial permit to take water program
• Evaluate and coordinate water taking permit applications, assessment and planning documents and prepare written reports and recommendations on your findings
• Assess anticipated environmental impacts and make recommendations for the protection and management of environmental resources
• Review reports and results of field studies to evaluate hydrological and ecological impacts of proposed and existing activities
• Carry out and interpret results of field studies
• Provide technical and regulatory information to permit applicants, consultants, and other stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

The position requires a degree with specialization in disciplines such as Hydrology, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, Hydrogeology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or Geology/Earth Sciences, or equivalent experience.

Environmental and legislative knowledge:

• You have scientific and technical knowledge related to environmental resource management.
• You know the principles and practices of water resources management, environmental assessment and planning processes and risk assessment management.
• You can interpret and apply environmental legislation (e.g. Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Planning Act and Environmental Assessment Act), Freedom of Information legislation, and related policies, regulations, and guidelines.

Analytical skills:

• You have the ability to analyze and assess environmental data and suggest actions for the management and protection of environmental resources.
• You can interpret scientific and technical data and develop options and recommendations to address any gaps in information.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You can develop and maintain effective working relationships and have good customer service skills.
• You are able to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You can prepare a variety of written materials such as scientific reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
• You are familiar with issues management theories and techniques and can manage sensitive situations regarding contentious matters with tact and diplomacy.

Project management skills:

• You have demonstrated project management skills.
• You have experience working within tight time frames, managing workload and paying close attention to detail.

Computer proficiency:

You are proficient using computers and common office productivity software, such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc. to support data analysis, evaluation and reporting.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region

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