Marine Geoscience Technologist

Update: Extension to Closing date

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the EG-05 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential or Bilingual), various methods for staffing a bilingual position (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications and any other qualifications (assets) that apply). Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet that criterion. For the experience criteria, please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience. Resumés will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER LETTER MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION."

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)

Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in electro-mechanical technology, or another field related to the duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Greater than 12 months total at sea experience.

Experience in the planning of, and safe undertaking of marine programs.

Experience with marine rigging of equipment heavier than 200 kg at sea.

Experience with the safe deployment, operation and recovery of electro-mechanical equipment at sea.

Experience in trouble-shooting and repair of electro-mechanical equipment at sea.

Experience in installing and servicing electrical equipment and making data connections.

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

Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma program in Oceans Technology or equivalent.

Degree equivalency

Experience operating a forklift.

Experience obtaining certifications for sea-going rigging.

Experience with hydraulic systems and hydraulic winches.

Experience implementing, in a technical capacity, oceanographic scientific operations.

Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting.

Experience with ocean-bottom sampling procedures at sea, e.g., piston cores or grab samplers.

Experience with the safe operation, and maintenance of high pressure (>2000 psi) compressors.

Experience with multichannel seismic systems or Ocean Bottom Seismometers.

Experience with the setup and deployment of seafloor video and camera systems, or Remotely Operated Vehicles.

Experience making electrical connections for sub-surface deployment.

Experience in the delivery of health and safety training.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the operation of deck equipment on ocean-going vessels.

Knowledge of safe ship deck operations.

Ability to coordinate the mobilization of scientific equipment for marine research missions.

Ability to assess and advise on requirements related to field activities.

Ability to supervise and train work teams.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective interpersonal relationships;
Teamwork;
Leadership;
Initiative;
Judgement;
Dependability.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge of reading electronic circuit diagrams for simple problem diagnosis and repair.

Knowledge of satellite navigation systems and their data streams.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Pre-appointment Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment Report;
Valid class 5 driver’s licence;
Ability to lift and carry 25 kg;
Willingness and ability to participate in multiple seagoing expeditions of up to one month’s duration, for up to 4 months each year;
Willingness and ability to work under adverse field conditions on a variety of platforms including research vessels and as part of land-based survey parties.

Other information

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be conducted.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

All communications relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.