About this role
Competition # : 50350
Department: Natural Resources
Location: SHUBENACADIE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 25-Nov-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.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Risk Services, the Forest Protection Specialist is responsible for providing scientific and technical support to assess and manage wildfire hazards. This role involves advanced data management, analysis, and project management to support the development and implementation of specialized Fleet and Fire Management programs across the province.
The Forest Protection Specialist is a member of the Risk Services Unit, a group of highly dedicated professionals that evaluate risk and hazard management systems for wildfire disturbances. The Risk Services Unit addresses emerging wildfire issues that require advanced professional knowledge and technological solutions, encompassing a broader focus on prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Primary Accountabilities
As a Forest Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the management and development of provincial wildfire databases and data systems, including database design, maintenance, integration, quality assurance, and stewardship of current and historical fire, fire weather, and related records.
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