Senior Scientist

Job Number : 47626

Help Edmonton become Greener as it Grows, by supporting Edmonton’s environmental sustainability initiatives as the Senior Scientist overseeing Integrated Pest Management.

In this role, you’ll oversee our Field Operations Lab and Biodiversity Monitoring Program, steering environmental and pest management efforts related to Open Space Operations. Reporting to the Integrated Pest Management Supervisor, you’ll be instrumental in researching, planning, and implementing innovative solutions, supporting service requests, addressing public concerns, and shaping council initiatives. You will lead a team of technicians researching and monitoring biodiversity within the city, with a focus on ensuring the long term sustainability of Edmonton’s ecosystems.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Culture Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent, you will:

• Develop, in conjunction with the operational areas, action plans to address pest issues in the City of Edmonton
• Create evaluation reports to assess the effectiveness of pest management strategies
• Develop and update the City of Edmonton’s Integrated Pest Management Policy
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the City of Edmonton to ensure that pest management strategies align with broader environmental goals and priorities
• Lead and supervise staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support as needed
• Develop environmental objectives, targets, and improvement initiatives including implementing research projects that align with the City of Edmonton’s goals related to ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and entomology
• Ensure adherence to monitoring and meeting baseline requirements of Corporate Systems
• Develop and execute research projects in partnership and collaboration with research organizations, post-secondary institutes or other orders of governments
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities related to ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and entomology
• Support a regional approach to existing and emergent pest issues
• Provide subject matter expertise into the IPM strategic communication plan to ensure that research findings related to ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and entomology are effectively communicated to the media, the public, and other stakeholders
• Respond to media inquiries and provide expert commentary or interviews on issues related to ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and entomology

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or a related field and four years of experience in leading and managing teams in delivering research projects, including experimental design and proficiency in laboratory/field techniques, in fields like ecology, biodiversity monitoring, or entomology
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or a related field and six years of experience in leading and managing teams in delivering research projects, including experimental design and proficiency in laboratory/field techniques, in fields like ecology, biodiversity monitoring, or entomology
• 5 years of experience in coordinating technical data and translating it to provide operational direction/support
• Ability to plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and direct the work of staff
• Professional designation in a related scientific field, such as Professional Biologist (P.Biol) or Professional Chemist (P.Chem)
• Project management certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, to support effective project management
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present scientific reports and papers that support operational decision-making
• Ability to make sound decisions with an understanding of budgetary and political implications
• Valid class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent). Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies, and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work:33.75 hours per week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Salary:$51.232 - $64.710 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant:KE/JF

Classification Title : Laboratory Scientist II

Posting Date : Sep 8, 2023

Closing Date : Sep 15, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Department : Parks and Roads Services

Work Location(s) : Westwood Central Service Yard, 12304 - 107 St Edmonton T5G 2S7