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JOB POSTING: Chief, Federal Research Forest Fredericton

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The Federal Government has posted a job for running the Acadia Research Forest located about 10 minutes outside of Fredericton in the Noonan Area. Deadline for applications is January 7th, 2013.

Chief, Federal Research Forest

Organization Name: Department of Natural Resources
Location: Fredericton (New Brunswick)
Classification: GT – 05 for more information
Salary: $63,107 to $71,751
Closing Date: January 7, 2013 – 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: RSN12J-011133-001058
Selection Process Number: 2012-RSN-EA-0098-155393-011
Employment Tenure: Nine months – A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar indeterminate or term positions within the department.
Vacancies: 1

Details on applying for this position are available by clicking here.

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DNR NB is looking for a Resource Manager

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Here are the details:

Department of Natural Resources

Resource Manager
Pay Band 5

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking an individual to fill the position of Resource Manager in Region 4, Edmundston.

As a member of the regional team and reporting to the Regional Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for: supervision of District Resource Supervisors; coordinating the delivery of the forest management, fish and wildlife management, and Crown land management activities as performed by District resource staff; the delivery of the regional forest fire and public education programs; establishing, delivering and monitoring long-term and annual work plans for district resource operations; monitoring annual district resource operating budget; participating in activities and issues related to recruitment, labour relations, classification, performance reviews, grievances, discipline, staff development, training and safety; managing regional and district offices administration and infrastructures, as well as maintaining an efficient asset management system. Travel as well as working irregular hours to complete assignments is also required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in resource management or business administration with a minimum of five (5) years experience in resource management including supervisory experience; or a graduate of a recognized forest resource technical program with a minimum of eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in resource management, including supervisory experience. Technical knowledge and skills and a working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel is also required.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that: demonstrate related experience in forest fire management and/or natural resource management; participated in labour relations, negotiations, adjudications and/or mediations. Candidates should demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications, as they may be required in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidates will possess the following behavioural competencies: Developing Others, Effective Interactive Communication, Organizational Commitment, Results Orientation, and Team Leadership.

Salary: $51,194 to $71,474 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.gnb.ca or by mail at the following address by May 26, 2010 indicating competition number NR-10-05.

Department of Natural Resource
Human Resource Services
2nd Floor, Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
1350 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6

Telephone: (506) 453-2131
E-Mail address: brenda.m.nicholson@gnb.ca

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a scent-reduced environment.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Testing Supervisor, STO R18, Full-time, $44,985.78 – $51,162.94

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Sent in by Kim Mann from British Columbia:

Ministry of Forests and Range, The Tree Seed Centre (TSC), Surrey is responsible for registering, processing, testing, storing and distributing all forest tree seed to meet an annual 270 million plus Crown land seedling production program. This unique provincial centre is owned and operated by the Ministry of Forests and Range.

As the Testing Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the very dynamic and fast-paced TSC testing business area. In this role, you’ll organize, supervise and conduct seed, cone, seedlot and request assessments and testing throughout the centre’s business steps, activities and decision points including seed/cone processing, registration, interim and long-term storage, production and distribution. Key responsibilities include ensuring that multiple and concurrent sampling, testing, inspection, analyses and reporting activities are completed in accordance with International rules, ministry policy and TSC standards. You’ll also ensure effective data and information management, resolve unusual or complex problems and provide technical expertise to centre staff, clients, contractors and students.

Additionally, you will supervise a team of regular staff, and prioritize daily, weekly and longer-term work assignments, set standards, assign resources, resolve problems and recommend improvements and be responsible for the laboratory infrastructure including supplies and equipment monitoring and safety.

To qualify for this important role, you bring a technical diploma or have graduated university in forestry, agriculture, horticulture or other related field, and you have 4+ years experience in a resource-related (i.e. forestry, water or agriculture) quality control, testing, processing and/or research environment. Alternatively, you have the equivalent combination of education and experience, such as 6 years related testing, processing or research environment experience and relevant on-the-job training courses. You also bring demonstrated experience working in a production environment with simultaneous work activities and quality control responsibilities and a minimum of 2 years experience supervising technical staff in a unionized environment.

For more information about the position’s responsibilities, qualifications/experience required, and how to apply, please go to http://employment.gov.bc.ca/index.php?view_posting=039729

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Forest GIS Analyst Wanted

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The Government of Canada is looking for a Forest GIS Analyst for the Fredericton Area:

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Forest GIS Analyst

Department Name: Department of Natural Resources
Location: Fredericton, NB
Classification: PC – 01
Salary: $29,780 to $59,369
Closing Date: December 10, 2007 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference Number: RSN07J-008815-000175
Selection Process Number: 07-RSN-EA-099-122860-070
Employment Tenure: Sunset Term* – Full Time until March 31, 2010.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.
Vacancies: 1
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If you are interested you must apply online. Pass it on. Closing date is December 10, 2007.

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