Forest Protection Specialist (Environmental Analyst 1(A)-(B)-2)

Job description

Competition # : 48280 Department: Natural Resources: Location: SHUBENACADIE: Type of Employment: Permanent: Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG: Closing Date: 06-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us: Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province. About Our Opportunity: Reporting to the Manager of Risk Services, the Forest Protection Specialist is responsible for providing scientific and technical support to assess and manage wildfire hazards. This role involves advanced data management, analysis, and project management to support the development and implementation of specialized Fleet and Fire Management programs across the province. The Forest Protection Specialist is a member of the Risk Services Unit...