Wildlife Data Scientist

Job Description

Job title: Wildlife Data Scientist

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: Wildlife Data ScientistDepartment of EnvironmentThis position is being used to staff a vacancy until March 31, 2026.Our roleAs trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making.Your roleAs the Wildlife Data Scientist, you’ll support our vision and values through the integration and management of intricate biological and environmental data collected and compiled from internal and external sources. The position collaborates with Branch program and project leads to offer data management solutions and support.For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Matt Clarke – Manager, Strategic Initiatives at .For more information on applying, please contact Rebecca Newbury, Human Resources Consultant at .** Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system.Essential QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your resume. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the ‘must haves’ for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in biology, environmental sciences, natural resources or related field.
• Experience developing data management systems that integrate complex biological data (e.g. data housed in spatial and/or non spatial databases, or similar data management solutions).
• Experience offering technical guidance pertaining to the administration and management of scientific data.
• Experience delivering formal training on data systems utilization, offering technical support, investigating issues and enhancements, and fostering user adoption.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityTo support key objectives and operational needs of this position, candidates will be assessed on the following:

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills to effectively oversee and deliver data management solutions.
• Experience reviewing, editing, and managing spatial data in GIS software.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve in an environment with competing priorities.

Why joining us is a great idea.Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.There’s no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what our Territory has to offer

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:13:28 GMT