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Recovery Planning Scientist – Contract Position

Overview: The Nova Scotia Salmon Association and its partners are conducting a large-scale, conservation planning initiative throughout eight watersheds in Nova Scotia. This project aims to restore important habitat for four aquatic species at risk: Atlantic Salmon, American Eel, Atlantic Whitefish and Brook Floater. The candidate will be responsible for developing watershed-level planning documents in conjunction with other NSSA staff; provide scientific guidance on stream restoration initiatives; and contribute to the recovery planning of aquatic species at risk in Nova Scotia. The Recovery Planning Scientist will be working under the direction of Research Scientist, Dr. Eddie Halfyard.

Employer: Nova Scotia Salmon Association 

Position Title : Recovery Planning Scientist – Contract 

Salary: $52,000 

Start & End Date: January 3rd 2022 – December 30th 2022 

Estimated # of Weeks: 52 (1 year) 

Hours Per Week: 37.5 

Work Location: Halifax Regional Municipality (Bedford office/work from home) 

Duties may include:  

  • Synthesize and manage large-scale geodatabase within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 

  • Conduct spatial statistical analysis of species-habitat data  

  • Use conservation-planning software program Zonation to identify and prioritize restoration needs 

  • Complete a written project report, with the potential of contributing to writing primary literature for publication  

  • Present project outcomes to partners and local community  

  • Provide occasional logistical support for field research and monitoring programs (<5% of time) 

Eligibility requirements: 

  • Graduate degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with specialization in biostatistics, geospatial sciences, biological sciences which emphasis on geospatial modelling and/or species-habitat interactions, environmental sciences or another field related to the duties of the position 

  • Broad knowledge of aquatic species conservation and habitat management 

  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Rstudios, and GIS for data processing and analysis 

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing  

 

Location: 

  • Much of the work can occur remotely and collaboration with other NSSA staff or partners can occur virtually. However, space will be available in the NSSA office (Bedford, NS) and occasional in-person meetings may be preferential. 

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Brent Locke, Executive Director, Nova Scotia Salmon Association, brent.locke@nssalmon.ca