Be a source of inspiration using your leadership skills and scientific knowledge of inorganic chemical analysis to support the Ministry of the Environment’s monitoring, compliance, audit and emergency response needs related to the province’s commitment to protect Ontario’s air, land and water.
As a manager in a highly technical area, you will:
• manage complex scientific projects and research studies
• direct the activities of project teams
• manage a group of highly skilled scientific and technical staff
• provide advice and guidance to customers and stakeholders in interpreting laboratory results
• participate in branch-wide strategic planning and management
• contribute to briefing materials, issue papers, information updates and presentations
• communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• ensure the safe operation of the laboratory
Location: 125 Resources Road, Etobicoke, Ontario
What we are looking for:
Knowledge of Inorganic Contaminants:
• you have knowledge and experience using chemical analysis, method development, research and quality management related to inorganic contaminants (e.g. halogenated oxygenators, anions, nutrients)
• you know and can apply the theories, principles and practices of inorganic contaminants
• you can use highly complex methodologies and instruments to identify, develop and implement progressive analytical processes to analyze samples
Management Skills:
• you have leadership experience managing and mentoring staff
• you can manage assigned resources effectively (e.g. administrative, human resources and financial)
• you have experience managing and leading projects
• you work well with all levels of staff
• you present information in a way that is easy to understand
• you can draft a variety of written materials
Legislative and Technical Knowledge:
• you know environmental, health and safety and chemical management legislation
(e.g. EPA, SDWA, OWRA, Pesticides Act) and associated regulations
• you know about current scientific advances and innovations
• you can ensure that leading edge practices are investigated and implemented
• you have experience conducting environmental analysis and quality control using statistics theories and practices
Salary range: $80,592.00 – $105,075.00 per annum
Please apply online, by November 29, 2011, by visiting http://www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 39719 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us at http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.