Boreal Landscape Analyst

Boreal Landscape Analyst-ENV002461Employment Type : SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s)

SK-North Central-Prince Albert

Ministry

026 EnvironmentSalary Range : $35.892-$44.979HourlySalary Supplement : included in hourly salary range (in-scope)Grade : SGEU.10.

The Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protect Saskatchewan’s environment for the wellbeing of the province, its people, and its future.

We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities, protect our air, land, water, and habitat.

We are committed to providing superior citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Our leaders demonstrate the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to ensuring workplace health and safety.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest Service Branch, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Boreal Landscape Analyst located in our Prince Albert office.

As the Boreal Landscape Analyst, you will :

• Collaborate on regional assessments of the current state of forest landscape health;
• Get cozy with your computer and interpret geospatial information to assess landscape level forest management plan targets;
• Enjoy Saskatchewan’s forests while completing field assessments on those landscape level forest management plan targets;
• Collaborate with our forestry professionals on compliance assurance protocols and strategic forest planning target compliance;
• Develop engaging approaches and presentation materials to communicate to other branches of the ministry, higher levels of government, forest industry, and the public; and
• Be an ambassador on Saskatchewan’s sustainable forest management practices in various inter- and intra-governmental groups related to boreal landscapes such as the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of sustainable forest management practices and forest operations in Canada.

You will have knowledge of landscape level ecological processes and their influence on both the availability of habitat and productive commercial forest.

An awareness of, and sensitivity to, trends and issues in the boreal forest that affect the economic, social and ecological sustainability of Saskatchewan’s Crown Forest is essential.

Knowledge of climate change and its influence on the boreal forest will also be considered a strong asset. You will have strong communication skills with a focus on building positive relationships.

Typically, the competencies required for this position would be obtained through a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry, ecology or related biological science with experience in forest landscape ecology or forest management.

Experience completing technical analyses, and preparing verbal and written communication is an asset. Eligibility for membership as a Registered Professional Forester or Registered Professional Forest Technologist with the Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals is required.

A current and valid driver's license is required. Travel will be required for attendance of meetings and for field work.

What we offer :

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity / paternity / adoption, family / personal leave, sick leave);
• An inclusive work environment; and
• Professional development opportunities.

About Prince Albert :

The beautiful is situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan. The city rests on the south bank of the river, which divides the province's aspen parkland from the boreal forest on the north bank.

These beautiful mixed-wood forests supply our variety of forestry industries while offering many recreational opportunities and species of wildlife.

Prince Albert and district has fun-filled activities for the entire family! Fishing, boating, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking opportunities are plentiful with close proximity to provincial and national parks.

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work : B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours / week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings

Closing Date

Jul 9, 2024, 1 : 59 : 00 AM