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Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- Leading a team of six scientists implementing the science strategy for ABMI including working on developing effective protocols for biodiversity monitoring and progressing ways to analyse collected data to answer questions on status and trends in biodiversity - Supporting strategic integration between InnoTech and ABMI to enable efficient leveraging of differing expertise, skills and technology- Participating in strategic planning and annual work planning for ABMI - Providing… Show more - Leading a team of six scientists implementing the science strategy for ABMI including working on developing effective protocols for biodiversity monitoring and progressing ways to analyse collected data to answer questions on status and trends in biodiversity - Supporting strategic integration between InnoTech and ABMI to enable efficient leveraging of differing expertise, skills and technology- Participating in strategic planning and annual work planning for ABMI - Providing scientific leadership on projects with both organizations, including project/business development, management and client services- Working closely with government, industry, and other partners to ensure that ABMI and InnoTech are able to provide innovative and effective solutions to research and monitoring needs Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- leading a 3-4 person interdisciplinary team made up of scientists and engineers responsible for addressing cumulative effects evaluation and management, including research and development of assessment methodologies, selection of appropriate indicators for use in environmental management frameworks and related policy. This includes assigning responsibilities, developing work plans and performance agreements, setting deadlines, and providing feedback and guidance.- Furthering the… Show more - leading a 3-4 person interdisciplinary team made up of scientists and engineers responsible for addressing cumulative effects evaluation and management, including research and development of assessment methodologies, selection of appropriate indicators for use in environmental management frameworks and related policy. This includes assigning responsibilities, developing work plans and performance agreements, setting deadlines, and providing feedback and guidance.- Furthering the development of regional and subregional plans and management frameworks for biodiversity, air and water through the provision of scientific information and management of decision-making processes. - Developing mutually agreeable policy guidance on the implementation of environmental management frameworks in collaboration with multiple divisions in government. - Working closely with Indigenous Peoples, industry, and government stakeholders to ensure that their values and priorities are recognized and incorporated into environmental management frameworks as appropriate. - Advocating for a strong science basis for policy approaches for regional planning and related initiatives. - Coordinating the annual evaluation, reporting, and management response system of environmental management frameworks, including adherence to timelines and approval for release of government reports. - Developing creative and effective solutions when faced with challenges from data availability, resource limitations, and shifting priorities. - Supporting the drafting of persuasive and transparent briefings for senior members of Environment and Parks and the Government of Alberta - Facilitating collaborative research with colleagues inside and outside the Government of Alberta including the management of contracts. - Developing a strong, wide network of collaborative relationships internal and external to government to support the achievement of cumulative effects management goals. Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- managing 2-4 staff (Resource Integration Team) who collectively contribute to environmental impact assessment review, recreation management, cooperative management initiatives, environmental management frameworks, land use planning, management, and policy development, and facilitate the contribution of regional staff to policy and planning initiatives. This includes assigning responsibilities, developing work plans and performance agreements, setting deadlines, and providing feedback and… Show more - managing 2-4 staff (Resource Integration Team) who collectively contribute to environmental impact assessment review, recreation management, cooperative management initiatives, environmental management frameworks, land use planning, management, and policy development, and facilitate the contribution of regional staff to policy and planning initiatives. This includes assigning responsibilities, developing work plans and performance agreements, setting deadlines, and providing feedback and guidance. - coordinating reporting on the Air Quality Management Framework management response and developing an engagement process for Indigenous communities and stakeholders. - contributing to the development of regional biodiversity management frameworks and science standards.- facilitating relationships and knowledge-sharing between regional staff and other divisions, departments, and outside groups to foster cooperation, solve problems, and improve outcomes. - facilitating a roundtable process to allow regional staff to identify and mitigate work-related challenges to improve staff retention, productivity, and reduce barriers to success. - informing Department and Regional Executive on issues relating to integrated land management through written and oral communication.- Chair, Integrated Land Use Operations Team Show less

Vermilion, Ab

- Chairing a team of scientists working on cross-departmental problem solving to ensure a robust biodiversity management framework approach.- Leading the development of a protocol for the implementation of environmental management frameworks in Alberta- providing recommendations for environmental assessment referrals- preparing, completing, and analyzing ungulate surveys and developing allocations- providing support and information to public, landowners, hunters, outfitters, and… Show more - Chairing a team of scientists working on cross-departmental problem solving to ensure a robust biodiversity management framework approach.- Leading the development of a protocol for the implementation of environmental management frameworks in Alberta- providing recommendations for environmental assessment referrals- preparing, completing, and analyzing ungulate surveys and developing allocations- providing support and information to public, landowners, hunters, outfitters, and industry with regards species management- supporting species at risk through surveys and management action. - preparing press releases and other communication materials.- Chair: Integrated Land and Resource Management Operations Team (2016-17)- member of the Renewable Energy Wildlife Committee, Elk Management Plan task team, regional representative on the BMF Science Technical Committee Show less

- co-ordination & participation in co-operative research on American Marten- leading monitoring of Piping Plovers, Short-eared Owls, & American Marten- writing/reviewing federal and provincial recovery documents for species at risk- management of field technicians and students- identifying management needs, designing and implementing, reporting, and managing resources for cooperative research and monitoring of species at risk- writing, reviewing, and managing species at risk… Show more - co-ordination & participation in co-operative research on American Marten- leading monitoring of Piping Plovers, Short-eared Owls, & American Marten- writing/reviewing federal and provincial recovery documents for species at risk- management of field technicians and students- identifying management needs, designing and implementing, reporting, and managing resources for cooperative research and monitoring of species at risk- writing, reviewing, and managing species at risk recovery and assessment document preparation- preparing press releases and other communication material- preparing briefing notes and other internal government communication- providing recommendations for environmental assessment referrals- managing permitting under the NL Endangered Species Act- engaging volunteers and non-government partners in citizen science projects- consulting and collaborating with experts and stakeholders as co-chair or member of provincial and regional species at risk recovery teams Show less

Corner Brook, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

- managing 7 professional and technical staff responsible for the monitoring and management of at-risk and non-game species; including assigning responsibilities, developing work plans, setting deadlines, and preparing and managing the sectional budget (~$450,000)- participating on national biodiversity and species at risk committees and coordinating the provincial implementation of associated agreements through policy & plan development. - informing Department Executive on issues… Show more - managing 7 professional and technical staff responsible for the monitoring and management of at-risk and non-game species; including assigning responsibilities, developing work plans, setting deadlines, and preparing and managing the sectional budget (~$450,000)- participating on national biodiversity and species at risk committees and coordinating the provincial implementation of associated agreements through policy & plan development. - informing Department Executive on issues relating to species at risk and biodiversity through written and oral communication- liaising with partner organizations & jurisdictions for recovery planning/ consultation- preparing cabinet submissions for species at risk and biodiversity-related issues - providing guidance in the preparation and management of permits under the NL Endangered Species Act- ensuring legislated requirements are met under the Endangered Species Act Show less

Edmonton, Alberta

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Zoology/Animal Biology

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biology, General