We are searching for an experienced, collaborative, results driven leader for our position of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Sciences Director to add to our team to help us transform and improve Alberta’s monitoring and reporting systems. This role oversees the scientific planning and related monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Province of Alberta’s biodiversity and ecosystem health sciences and supportive research programs under the mandate and priorities identified by AEMERA. The Director is also responsible for the strategic governance and overall scientific strategy development of the ecosystem health sciences program in AEMERA and is supported to lead projects and research in the area of expertise.
The Director is a skilled, innovative and collaborative leader with experience and proven track record in building, leading and managing scientific teams/organizations in a government, academic, or industrial setting to achieve maximum performance. The Director is able to interact effectively with peers and can establish and foster interdisciplinary and collaborative monitoring, research and evaluation to further enhance the intellectual and creative scientific environment of the Agency. Our ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in ecology, cumulative effects, effects-based monitoring, biodiversity, and/or related fields. The Director liaises with provincial, national and international academic, government and private sector experts in ecological health and biodiversity sciences to ensure that AEMERA leads and directs an internationally recognized, scientifically credible ecosystem health and biodiversity program. AEMERA’s mandate requires a strong focus or consideration on Traditional Ecological Knowledge in scientific program design and implementation. The Director adopts this knowledge in the development and design of the ecosystem health sciences programs.
Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate from an accredited University and a minimum of six (6) years of leadership in an academic position and/or government, industry experience in ecological sciences.
- Evidence of scientific expertise and credibility along with evidence of an ability to lead active collaborative research, and demonstration of scholarship through appropriate scientific publication. Expert panel experience is an asset.
- Ability to interpret context and identify implications of environmental issues for AEMERA.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and develop collaborative relationships and deliver information to senior executives, the scientific community and key stakeholders.
- Innovative and creative thinking as well as strategic and systems thinking skills.
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder teams in strategic, scientific initiatives.
- Ability to influence and lead change processes including Influencing, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Portfolio and Project management leadership and administration skills.
Note:
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.
Location:
Edmonton
Closing Date:
Open until suitable candidate selected – first round interviews will be scheduled for end of February 2016.
Benefits:
AEMERA offers a comprehensive salary and competitive benefits plan including an employer-supported defined pension plan and a health spending account.
Role Profile:
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How to apply:
Please email your resume and covering letter and three publications that best represent your work to [email protected] referencing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Sciences Director and your name in the subject line.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.