Job Description

Competition # : 39488

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: TRURO

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b7/7/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources \xe2\x80\x93 including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province\'s Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

About Our Opportunity

As the Forest Inventory Field Supervisor responsible for the execution and maintenance of integrated continuous Field Forest Inventory and Registry of Buyers Programs for the Province.

The Field Forest Inventory, Permanent Sample Plot (PSP) program determines the status, location, and condition of the timber and non-timber resources with additional descriptions based upon the biophysical and ecological conditions of forest lands.

The provincial Registry of Buyers Program manages the regulatory framework provided by the Registration and Statistical Returns Regulations. This includes responsibility for oversight of the Wood Acquisition Plan process as outlined in the Forest Sustainability Regulations to ensure a collaborative approach for a sustainable forest with woodlot owners and industry.

You will also be responsible for:

• The supervision, training, and setting and evaluating performance targets for staff engaged in these programs.
• Providing direction and providing assistance to permanent and seasonal employees to assure the remeasurement of approximately 650 permanent sample plots annually across the province.
• Execute and maintain Quality Control and Quality Assurance for the programs for which they are responsible.
• Working closely with those within the Forest Inventory Section and others within the department to ensure the monitoring sampling methods and specifications along with quality control and quality assurance programs are fully understood, correctly interpreted, and applied.
• Working closely with industry and departmental staff to provide support and direction for the Registry of Buyers Program
• Maintaining the necessary field equipment and fleet of vehicles for the staff

The position reports to the Manager, Forest Inventory.

Primary Accountabilities

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor\'s Degree in Forestry plus 6 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional requirements for this position include:

• Good leadership skills and a positive attitude, as well as a friendly diplomatic approach for working with the public, industry, landowners and colleagues.
• Have and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Forest Inventory and the Registry of Buyers Programs.
• Certified in Nova Scotia Forest Ecosystem Classification (FEC); and be able to demonstrate these abilities.
• Be able to identify forest tree species, woody vegetation species throughout the year and identify ground cover and the soil types of Nova Scotia
• Have and be able to demonstrate your ability collect field data with mensuration equipment with accuracy and precision.
• A background and knowledge of silviculture treatments and be familiar with monitoring procedures for auditing and reporting of site and program results.
• Be proficient in ArcGIS.
• Be able to demonstrate your navigation skills.
• Be physically capable of traveling through the wood for long distances with 45 lbs packs under all weather condition and all terrain.
• Must have a valid NS driver\'s license (minimum Class 5) and clean driving record with access to a motor vehicle.

Other Assets would include:

• Current, documented training in First Aid, WHIMIS, ATV operation, Pleasure Operator Card, Canoe use, Radio use, Respect in the workplace, Violence in the workplace, Bear Awareness, Defensive Driving
• Knowledge of Surveying

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

The majority of the time during the field season is spent working in the woodlands throughout Nova Scotia and the candidate must also be prepared to spend some time away from home, working outside in all weather and challenging working conditions.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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