Biologist

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The first withdrawal of candidatures will be held the 7th of February 2017. All subsequent withdrawal of applications will be each approximately every twelve months.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the experience and professional certification listed under essential qualifications and professional certification and experience listed under asset qualifications. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory for this ongoing selection process. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) Applicant Account.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 365 days. A NOTICE WILL BE SENT TO YOUR APPLICANT ACCOUNT 60 DAYS BEFORE THE END OF ACTIVE PERIOD OF INVENTORY TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOU WISH TO KEEP BEING CONSIDERED FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR. IF YOU DO NOT TAKE ACTION, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NO LONGER BE ACTIVE AND THEREFORE NO LONGER CONSIDERED FOR THIS INVENTORY. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Intent of the process

The Regional Ecosystems Management Branch is mandated to ensure the conservation and protection of freshwater and marine ecosystems in the Quebec region through the implementation of policies resulting from federal legislation. Our structure has four main components: Oceans Management Division; Fisheries Protection Division, Regulatory Reviews; Fisheries Protection Division, Client Liaison, Partnerships, Standards and Guidelines; Species at Risk Management Division. Ecosystems Management regularly conducts the appointment of Bi-02 candidates for term and undetermined employment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in biological sciences.

Degree equivalency

Relevant work experience in the management or conservation of living natural resources.
Relevant work experience on species and natural environments.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES WILL BE EVALUATED AT A LATER DATE.

Recognized master's degree relevant to the job requirements.

Degree equivalency

Good working experience on species and freshwater environments.
Good working experience on species and marine environments.
Good working experience with various stakeholders or partners from outside the organization.
Good working experience in evaluating the impact of human activities on aquatic species and environments (freshwater or marine environment).
Good working experience in providing advice on strategies and methods for resolving regulatory issues.
Good working experience in developing tools, regulations, standards or guidelines for carrying out human activities in aquatic environments (freshwater or marine environment).
Good working experience in writing technical and scientific documents in a field relating to the position.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
French and Bilingue imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Capacity to summarize and analyze.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to organize in a multitasking environment.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Good interpersonal skills.
Initiative.
Judgment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid driver's licence.
Be willing and able to travel and participate in work meetings and field work, occasionally outside of regular working hours.

Other information

Curriculum vitae can be used as a secondary source in validating the experience described in the application. However, failing to provide the information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from the preselection phase.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.