Stock Assessment Operational Biologist - *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Update: AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Important messages

Please note Fraser And Interior Area Stock Assessment is retiring all existing BI-02 pools effective December 31, 2017. If you are currently a qualified applicant in any Fraser Stock Assessment BI-02 Pool, and you wish to be considered for any future employment opportunities with Fraser Stock Assessment (StA) at this level, you will need to re-apply on this process.

Intent of the process

The resulting pool will be used to staff Biologist positions within the Fraser Interior Stock Assessment Program at full or part time hours on a Casual, Term or Indeterminate basis. It may also be used for similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans in the Pacific Region.

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)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.
• Experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyse and report results.

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

EDUCATION:
A graduate degree in the fields of biology, resource management, fisheries statistics, quantitative ecology or other relevant area.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.
• Significant* experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyse and report results.
• Recent** experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.
• Recent** experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyse and report results.
• Experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous Pacific salmonids.
• Experience designing, analyzing and reporting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and reporting stock assessments on anadromous Pacific salmonids.
• Experience preparing technical or scientific reports on salmonid stock assessments.
• Experience providing technical advice to technical and non-technical groups.
• Experience in the application of acoustic enumeration techniques for assessment of Pacific salmon populations.
• Experience in environmental or biological project team management.
• Experience managing human and financial resources.
• Experience in quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Experience preparing and publishing peer reviewed literature.
• Experience modelling biological populations.
• Experience working with public and private groups, First Nations, and other government agencies.
• Experience in data management.
• Experience in database design.

* ‘Significant experience’ is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the full range of activities related to the individual asset qualification.

** ‘Recent’ is defined as having occurred within the last five years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the biology of Pacific Salmon.
• Knowledge of field enumeration techniques related to fish populations.
• Knowledge of fish stock management concepts and their inter-relationships with stock assessment.
• Knowledge of statistical methodology applied to fish population studies.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out assignments.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate critical judgement.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.

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

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of field enumeration techniques relating to all fresh water life history phases of Pacific Salmon.
• Knowledge of the fisheries, gear types, stakeholders and First Nations interests regarding Pacific Region salmon populations.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Proficiency in GPS,GIS and mapping software.
• Proficiency in the use of R statistical software or a similar statistical language
• Ability to provide oversight to staff and contractors.
• Ability to prepare and publish reports.
• Ability to demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Demonstrated leadership

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Employment Equity objectives may be considered in candidate selection.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• May be required to work and live in remote field camps and locations for periods up to 8 weeks annually.
• May be required to work in and around rivers and lakes.
• May be required to travel to the United States of America.
• May be required to fly in helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft.
• May be required to carry a firearm for wildlife defence.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, variable hours and shift work to meet operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance.
• Oath of Affirmation.
• Work overtime including occasional weekends, variable hours and shift work.
• Travel to attend meetings and/or conduct field work.
• Work and live in remote field camps and locations for periods up to 8 weeks annually.
• Attain training and maintain certifications for mandatory Health & Safety and departmental requirements.

Those selected must meet and maintain the above Condition(s) of Employment throughout their employment.

Other information

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.