About this role
Competition # : 49560 Department: Natural Resources Location: TRURO Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿03-Sep-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province. For more information on the department view our website: https://novascotia.ca/natr
About Our Opportunity
As the Senior Research and Planning Forester you will lead a forest research and planning program that generates science based knowledge and tools in support of sustainable forest management planning and policy development.
Primary Accountabilities
Some of the primary accountabilities of the role include:
• Leading a forest research group in the development and delivery of research pla