Forest Information Analyst

Bring your forest economics knowledge and data management expertise to the Forest Economics and Business Branch with the Ministry of Natural Resources.

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 position, you will:

• coordinate research, analyse and maintain information
• develop, enhance, maintain and report on databases
• conduct performance achievement and trend analysis
• advise developers of needs for new forest models

How do I qualify?

Technical knowledge:

• You are proficient utilizing management information systems, databases and related systems.
• You have working knowledge of forest policies, guidelines and standards.
• You have knowledge of methods, practices and techniques relating to forest economic assessment.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in provincial socio-economic data sets, data modeling and database development methodology.

Computer skills:

• You are proficient in the use, capabilities and operations of various database software programs.
• You have proven knowledge of current computer systems technology such as Global Information Systems (GIS), system analysis techniques, and various hardware/software.

Analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have proven analytical, evaluation and practical problem solving skills to define, develop and advise on solutions to resolve data quality issues.

Project management and organizational skills:

• Your project management skills demonstrate your ability to plan, manage and produce project deliverables.
• You have good organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 3-A

Category: Lands and Resources

Posted on: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Note:

• N-NR-222853/24