Are you passionate about wildlife health and disease management? Help protect the future of Ontario's wildlife by leading initiatives to prepare for emerging wildlife diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Your work will support evidence-based decisions that protect biodiversity, ensure effective response planning, and strengthen relationships with partners, stakeholders and Indigenous communities—making a lasting impact on wildlife in Ontario and the people who depend on them.
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
In this role you will develop, conduct, participate and implement wildlife research and monitoring projects as a basis for resource and wildlife management decision-making, which may include:
- developing and maintaining project timelines, budgets and goals
- coordinating and communicating with team members, partners, stakeholders
- reviewing and analyzing data collected for quality and accuracy
- preparing reports, health and safety protocols, scientific literature, presentations and workshops
- sharing data and information to inform decision making
- participating in fieldwork, as needed, to collect data and samples
- staying up-to-date in the field of wildlife research, management and conservation
You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
- You have an understanding of the biology, ecology and management of wildlife.
- You have knowledge and understanding of various research methods used in wildlife biology, management and conservation, including field research techniques, data collection and data analysis.
- You are proficient with common office productivity software for word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, database management and presentation creation.
- You have interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a team, and to clearly and effectively collaborate on project objectives with a variety of stakeholders, partners and Indigenous groups.
- You have the ability to prepare and submit progress reports, develop health and safety protocols, prepare written material for publication as technical reports and/or primary scientific literature to communicate findings to other science, management and policy staff in government, as well as academia and stakeholders.
- You have initiative, leadership skills and expertise in project management principles and techniques, including project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting and financial management.
- You have demonstrated experience with planning and implementing field research programs, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
- You have demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- You have strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and address challenges and to find creative solutions.
- You have the ability to independently conduct literature analyses, jurisdictional scans to remain up to date in the field of wildlife research, management and conservation, and incorporate this knowledge into project design and implementation.
- You have an understanding of the cultural and historical context of Indigenous communities, and sensitive to their values, beliefs, and customs.
- You are able to engage with Indigenous communities in a respectful and inclusive manner, and to build positive and respectful relationships.
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!
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.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
