Research Scientist

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is seeking a Research Scientist to advance wildlife connectivity models and AI applications for camera traps, with expertise in land-cover classification and GIS data management. The role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to translate findings into practical conservation strategies.

The candidate will work on data collection, analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to regional decision-making and policy guidance.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience in wildlife or environmental research.
• Experience with the full research lifecycle: identify gaps, design experiments, analyze data, publish findings.
• Data management and QA/QC processes in scientific contexts.
• Ability to communicate science-based advice to technical and non-technical audiences.

Aufgaben

• Supports supervisor in pursuing funding opportunities to enhance programs.
• Prepares reports, case studies, and proposals for internal/external stakeholders.
• Reviews and inputs on draft reports ensuring final accuracy.
• Designs technical analyses including statistical, modelling, or literature reviews.
• Organizes, manages databases, and ensures data quality and accessibility.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor or higher in Biology/Geography/Hydrology/Environmental Sciences/Engineering/Physics

Tools

SQL

GIS ArcMap

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:The Research Scientist position requires a proven track record in developing and implementing wildlife connectivity models, artificial intelligence applications for camera traps or autonomous recording units, and understands the development of land-cover classification models. Experience conducting wildlife connectivity analyses in the Greater Toronto Area would be considered a strong asset.Major Responsibilities:

Supports supervisor in pursuing funding opportunities to enhance existing program areas and other researchWorks with teams to create, format and prepare reports (case studies, discussion papers, technical strategies, planning documents, technical reports, and proposals) for review and circulation to internal/external stakeholders and external experts for various purposesReviews and provides written input or feedback on draft reports or interim analysis completed by other project team members; ensures the final report is complete, accurate and incorporates or addresses commentsDesigns and carries out detailed technical analyses or assessments in association with other staff, including but not limited to statistical or trend analysis, modelling, risk or scenario analysis, literature review or other qualitative assessment approachesCollects data according to standardized protocols and ensures that data are scientifically defensible to guarantee the provision of high-quality information to TRCA and its partnersOrganizes, manages databases, and conducts quality control checks on monitoring or assessment data, ensuring quality control and assurance measures are always followed during data collection and analysis processes. Updates and maintains corporate databases using SQL and GIS ArcMapCreates, modifies and stores appropriate graphics, tables, maps, databases or other tools to view, access or present the analyzed information, including for use in final reportingProvides subject matter expert advice to stakeholders and partners within area of workContributes to the development and implementation of industry best practices, more efficient processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technologyIdentifies area of improvement or concern that should be addressed and collaborates with others to develop a plan that maximizes the value of a project; considering alignment with other areas, availability of resources and ability to leverage other projects/this project for other future projects

What will you need to succeed:Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

University degree in Biology, Geography, Hydrology, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Engineering, Physics, Renewable Energy or a related field.Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license.

Experience

4+ years of experience related to the major responsibilities of the roleExperience with the full research lifecycle, including identifying research knowledge gaps, seeking funding, designing and conducting experiments, undertaking spatial and temporal analysis using statistical software to analyze data, and publishing research findingsExperience managing data and implementing quality assurance quality control processesExperience evaluating scientific results and communicating science-based advice, findings and recommendations to scientists, managers, or non-technical stakeholdersExperience working with municipal, provincial, and federal environmental policies

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

Sound working knowledge of science policy and practices surrounding land use, climate change adaptation and/or mitigation as they pertain to ecosystem management, sustainable technologies and/or watershed hydrologyProficiency in MS Office suite including online software, such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePointAble to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manualsAbility to overcome objections by reasoning persuasivelyDemonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issuesDemonstrated ability to prepare consultant terms of reference and procurement documents