Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Integration Branch – Surface Water Monitoring Unit
City:
Peterborough
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Permanent
Job Code:
41115 – Resource Technician Sr 4 (B/U)
Salary:
$1,443.23 – $1,664.28 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.Understanding the job ad – definitions
Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
205880
Please note: These positions are located at 300 Water Street in Peterborough, however, alternative work arrangements may be considered, based on operational feasibility.
Do you have interest and expertise in hydrometeorology and how its applied for emergency management?
Consider this interesting role with the Surface Water Monitoring Centre in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• 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
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• apply analytical models/techniques and provide technical leadership and expertise in real-time using data/model interpretation, which is used as a basis for flood and drought early warning decision-making
• act as a Duty Officer in the Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC), ensuring effective operation/maintenance of systems, to provide appropriate action within required time frames
• advise on hydrometeorological issues such as sensor networks and operational improvement projects and contribute to other pertinent water management and water monitoring projects initiated within the broader NDMNRF resources management agenda
• work irregular hours on duty rosters: on-call, or stand-by, or shift work as required
How do I qualify?
Technical expertise:
• knowledge of water science theories, principles and practices of hydrometeorology, hydraulics and modelling techniques (river simulation models, streamflow simulation models) and technical operations and techniques (streamflow analysis techniques, Antecedent Precipitation Index and other indices, DHI storm surge model, other runoff relationships, etc.)
• knowledgeable about emergency management and water resource management legislation, such as the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and the Conservation Authorities Act
Technological proficiency:
• knowledge of Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) including, databases, ISO sensor/spatial metadata creation and publishing, data access protocols, utilizing web-services, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data auditing processes, sensor data logger set-up and accessing data via satellite data polling systems (GOES); familiarity with KISTERS Water Information System (WISKI) software is an asset
• knowledge of monitoring and reporting technologies and methods (sensors, loggers, remote sensing systems, satellite telemetry, hydrometric/snow gauge/rain gauges and real-time reporting systems); experience in programming with “R” is an asset
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• strong interpersonal, communication skills, tact and diplomacy to interact effectively with colleagues and clients; facilitate partnerships; resolve technically based problems/issues and promote access/sharing of data/sites; provide technical advice to senior staff, internal/external partners and stakeholders; and provide training and technology transfer
• written communication skills to prepare a variety of materials, such as flood/storm reports and related documentation on flood or drought events or periods; condition reports; technical studies, tools/web-tools documentation; training materials
Analytical skills:
• analytical, modelling, statistical and mathematical skills to input and apply models/analytical techniques; review, refine and interpret data and present surface water conditions that provides the scientific and/or technical basis for water resource management decisions
• research, analytical and assessment skills to evaluate and improve the current operation and performance of systems, analytical techniques and methods
Project management skills:
• project management skills to supervise projects and review/provide input in hiring of external services vendors, monitor deliverables and expenditures
• strong planning, organizational/prioritizing and coordinating skills to meet required timelines during significant flood or drought situations
Administrative knowledge:
• knowledge of contract administration to initiate, draft and audit partnership agreements and tenders/Requests For Proposals (RFP)
• knowledge of administrative practices and procedures (e.g. work program planning) to lead the daily planning cycle, prepare budget submissions, report on expenditures and revenues, and prepare financial projections
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
Compensation Group:
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Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, January 22, 2024
Note:
- N-NR-205880/23
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, February 12, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario sont affichĂ©es en anglais et en français. Pour connaĂ®tre les exigences linguistiques, vĂ©rifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d’emploi. Pour tous les postes, l’Ă©valuation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l’Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes dĂ©signĂ©s bilingues, la maĂ®trise du français des candidates et candidats sera Ă©galement Ă©valuĂ©e.
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Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code .
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