SCIENTIST
Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking a Scientist to lead our community-based monitoring programs. You will support our research and analysis as we work to evaluate the health of the Ottawa River.
- 37.5hrs/week, permanent position.
- Starting salary: $48,000-53,000
- Office-based or hybrid working arrangements are possible. Ottawa Riverkeeper’s office is located at River House, 501 Sir Georges-Etienne Cartier Parkway, Ottawa
- Able to work the occasional evening or weekend when called upon
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Closing date: January 15, 2023.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement community-based monitoring programs
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteers to participate in monitoring programs.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of project databases.
- Be responsible for the Ottawa Riverkeeper Open Data Portal including the application of open data protocols.
- Collect datasets from various data portals, develop tools to facilitate analysis, and research best practices for data interpretation.
- Write reports and summary documents that provide analysis of key health indicators
- Work with colleagues in our Communications team to produce engaging content for our newsletter, website, and social media platforms.
- Build and maintain relationships with key partners
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Master’s or 2-3 years of project coordination experience.
- Current knowledge of and experience with project design, research methods, data management and analysis
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Very strong communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to convey scientific information to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of Google Suites, ArcGIS or QGIS, and programming software such as R
- Functionally bilingual (French and English)
ASSETS
- Work experience or area of study focused on river ecosystems, geomorphology, or nutrients in freshwater systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to support and maintain connections with key community partners
- Ability to confidently deliver presentations and workshops
- A proven track record of effective project coordination
- Experience supporting and empowering community involvement in scientific research, particularly with individuals from diverse backgrounds or people who have not had the opportunity to participate in scientific research before
Ottawa Riverkeeper is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staff and programs. To hire a diverse team, we are committed to training employees who may not have all the required formal experience but can explain in their cover letter how they meet the job requirements and are willing to learn the necessary skills.
OTTAWA RIVERKEEPER IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!
This is an opportunity to join a great team focused on making positive environmental change. Our culture is flexible and fun. We love the outdoors and love the work we do to protect the watershed.
- We have an amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
- We work remotely with colleagues and volunteers across the watershed and have a strong culture of collaboration.
- We value flexibility and work life balance for our team members and offer flexible work hours.
- We lead positive environmental change and have an impact on our watershed’s health.
- We offer a generous benefits package, including: health and dental benefits, 4 weeks paid vacation time, and a GRSP matching program after 1 year of employment.
