[ES_JOBS_NET] Watershed Scientist position

[Colin Cooke]

We are seeking a Watershed Scientist specializing in water quality of lotic systems. Under the scientific leadership of senior scientists on the Watershed Sciences team, this role will be responsible for delivering Alberta's provincial lotic monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) program. Delivered by the Watershed Sciences Section (WSS) of the Airshed and Watershed Stewardship (AWS) Branch within the Resource Stewardship Division (RSD) the lotic MER program focuses on 4 core results: Design, Planning, Delivery, and Evaluation and Reporting.

https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job/Edmonton-or-Calgary-Watershed-Scientist/577288117/

Job duties:
1.    Design: Provides leadership and expertise in the review, development and continuous improvement of water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting programs that address major issues of concern to the Government of Alberta. The end result is an internationally recognized science and monitoring program that supports the government's business mandate and protects the health and safety of Albertans.
2.    Planning: Participates in and/or leads annual and multi-year monitoring, evaluation and reporting planning driven by scientific questions to assess the condition of Alberta's watersheds, including integration with other disciplines. Plans also include scientific evaluations of the impacts of environmental variation and anthropogenic stressors, including climate change and land use, on surface water quality.
3.    Delivery: Supports safe and effective delivery of long-term watershed monitoring programs and shorter term focus studies. The end result is safe and timely completion of deliverables within the available budget.
4.    Evaluation and Reporting: Develops, conducts and leads scientifically credible environmental data evaluation and reporting that meet project plan commitments, objectives from the long term monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan, and/or legislated reporting requirements. The results include Condition of the Environment reports, environmental framework reporting, and peer-reviewed papers in international journals.

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB

Government of Alberta Job Title: Watershed Scientist
Job Requisition ID: 52388
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 29, 2024
Classification: Scientific 3 (025SCA)
Salary: $3,076.28 to $4,053.05 bi-weekly ($80,290 - $105,784/year)

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Dr. Colin A. Cooke
Aquatic Scientist, Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta
Adjunct Professor, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta

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