Department: Natural Resources
Competition # 5857SB-CB

Status (Permanent)

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 Aboriginal 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 the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume.

This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees.

Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their employee ID number. Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status is prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual NS Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified NS Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Area Supervisor, the technician delivers departmental programs concerning the development, maintenance, protection and public education of forestry, wildlife and recreation resources which may involve Crown Land management, Private Land management, monitoring for Forest Sustainability Regulations compliance, forest fire prevention and suppression, wildlife studies, biological surveys, insects and diseases surveys; parks operations, properties and vehicle maintenance, land administration, public liaison and education, and other activities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
 
Requires successful completion of a department recognized two-year Natural Resources Technical Diploma Program. (Applicant must submit a copy of course transcript as part of application). Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the principles and practices of forest resource management, forest fire prevention measures, forest fire suppression, tree and wildlife management. Applicants must possess competent verbal and written communication skills, sound judgement and proven ability to provide exceptional service to clients as well as respond appropriately to crises situations. Applicants must be computer literate. A valid NS driver's license (minimum Class 5) and access to a motor vehicle are essential. The successful candidate will be required to operate or travel in department vehicles, including off-road vehicles, boats and equipment, work in remote areas and travel long distance on foot over rough terrain.

Experience with GPS and Arcview, working knowledge of WHWP Regulations and monitoring procedures and Private Land WAP monitoring procedures would be an asset.

Classification Level: TE 16 - 25

Salary Range: $36,057- $ 60,240

Closing Date: November 23, 2009

Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via e mail. Also please quote the competition number in the e mail subject line and in your cover letter.

Please forward your application/resume to the attention of:

Human Resources Division
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 698, 1701 Hollis Street 2nd Floor
Founders Square Building
Halifax, NS B3J 2T9
Fax (902) 424-3222
Email: Resources-JobApps@gov.ns.ca

Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. on the closing date. Submissions must be received by fax or email by midnight on the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.