Research Scientist

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:The Research Scientist position requires a proven track record in developing and implementing wildlife connectivity models artificial intelligence applications for camera traps or autonomous recording units and understands the development of land-cover classification models. Experience conducting wildlife connectivity analyses in the Greater Toronto Area would be considered a strong Responsibilities: Supports supervisor in pursuing funding opportunities to enhance existing program areas and other research Works with teams to create format and prepare reports (case studies discussion papers technical strategies planning documents technical reports and proposals) for review and circulation to internal/external stakeholders and external experts for various purposesReviews and provides written input or feedback on draft reports or interim analysis completed by other project team members; ensures the final report is complete accurate and incorporates or addresses commentsDesigns and carries out detailed technical analyses or assessments in association with other staff including but not limited to statistical or trend analysis modelling risk or scenario analysis literature review or other qualitative assessment approachesCollects data according to standardized protocols and ensures that data are scientifically defensible to guarantee the provision of high-quality information to TRCA and its partnersOrganizes manages databases and conducts quality control checks on monitoring or assessment data ensuring quality control and assurance measures are always followed during data collection and analysis processes. Updates and maintains corporate databases using SQL and GIS ArcMapCreates modifies and stores appropriate graphics tables maps databases or other tools to view access or present the analyzed information including for use in final reportingProvides subject matter expert advice to stakeholders and partners within area of workContributes to the development and implementation of industry best practices more efficient processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technologyIdentifies area of improvement or concern that should be addressed and collaborates with others to develop a plan that maximizes the value of a project; considering alignment with other areas availability of resources and ability to leverage other projects/this project for other future projectsWhat will you need to succeed:Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)University degree in Biology Geography Hydrology Environmental Sciences Climate Change Engineering Physics Renewable Energy or a related Ontario Class G2 drivers 4 years of experience related to the major responsibilities of the roleExperience with the full research lifecycle including identifying research knowledge gaps seeking funding designing and conducting experiments undertaking spatial and temporal analysis using statistical software to analyze data and publishing research findingsExperience managing data and implementing quality assurance quality control processesExperience evaluating scientific results and communicating science-based advice findings and recommendations to scientists managers or non-technical stakeholdersExperience working with municipal provincial and federal environmental policiesKnowledge/Skill/Ability - CompetenciesSound working knowledge of science policy and practices surrounding land use climate change adaptation and/or mitigation as they pertain to ecosystem management sustainable technologies and/or watershed hydrologyProficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams WebEx and SharePointAble to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature skilled in writing technical reports or manualsAbility to overcome objections by reasoning persuasivelyDemonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issuesDemonstrated ability to prepare consultant terms of reference and procurement documents