Job Description

Requisition ID: 15091
Department: Strategic Initiatives Dept.
Service: Climate Change and Resiliency Services
Branch: Natural Systems Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $83,851.04 - $102,027.38 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 12/11/2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Climate Change and Resiliency Service is responsible for a directed and coordinated approach to implementing the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution Strategy, the Climate Resiliency Strategy, the Urban Forest Management Plan, and associated priorities, programs, projects, and policies. It will act as a thought leader on climate change issues, responses, emerging technologies, and pilot projects, in partnership with other entities.

You are responsible for developing, planning, implementing, and coordinating wildlife conflict prevention and resolution actions under the Wildlife Strategy including but not limited to coyotes and beavers. As the City’s designated expert and spokesperson on human-wildlife conflict, you provide reports and information regarding wildlife matters to City staff, Council, the public and the media. Finally, you coordinate procurement and contracts with the City’s wildlife service providers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4 year university degree in Biological Sciences or a college program in natural resource management or similar discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a wildlife management capacity, including development and implementation of programs, strategies and responses.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Environmental Professional (EP) certification is an asset.
Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB) certification is an asset.

Must have access to reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGE

Practical experience in the prevention and resolution of human-wildlife conflicts and in the management of urban/suburban wildlife
Technical expertise to provide advice and direction on resolution of specific situations, including the use of non-lethal approaches, methods, and tools
Organizational and computer skills to establish and maintain a database of wildlife conflict locations and successful management responses, for use in planning and implementation
Conflict resolution principles and practices
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to speak confidently and credibly regarding wildlife issues and management with the public, Councillors, media
Ability to manage multiple projects or initiatives
Ability to utilize sound judgement, tact and discretion
Organized, analytical and attentive to detail
Ability to write comprehensive technical reports in formats conducive to various audiences
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction, and collaboratively with others as part of a team
Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of the Intranet/Internet
Ability to work outside in physically challenging terrain and weather conditions

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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