Aquatic Science Biologist, Section Head

Important messages

1. Applicants must include with their application a cover letter indicating clearly how they meet the essential qualifications and other qualifications (Education and experiences). For each qualification, it is recommended to identify a header paragraph and then, write a text showing through concrete examples how they meet the required qualification

2. Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

3. ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

4. Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

5. The selection committee may decide to use random selection and/or apply asset qualification at any stage in this selection process.

Duties

Under the supervision of the branch director/manager, the incumbent manages and guides a section responsible for a scientific program with specialized components and scientific studies in fisheries and aquatic sciences, supporting Fisheries and Oceans Canada's objectives, which are to ensure the health and productivity of aquatic ecosystems and the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may established in order to staff similar positions with various tenures and various security levels, in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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)

Graduation with a degree (A bachelor's degree or a higher level degree, as established by educational authorities) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

1. Recent* experience in planning, managing and administering human, financial and material resources.
2. Experience in providing scientific advice as an authority to scientists and/or managers.
3. Experience in writing, reviewing and publishing authoritative scientific documents, reports and/or articles in aquatic sciences.
4. Significant** and recent* experience in planning and coordinating activities as a project lead in at least one of the following areas:
• Research on commercial, invasive or at-risk species
• Stock assessments for fished, invasive or at-risk species
• Surveys of fished, invasive or at-risk species
• Sampling of commercial fisheries
• Research on ecosystem function and productivity
• Research on the support capacity and environmental impacts of aquaculture
5. Experience in working with non-federal governments, industry or universities through collaborative agreements or other formal arrangements, including research grants (NSERC, FQRNT, etc.).
6. Experience in presenting scientific research to various audiences.

*Recent means in the last five years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience acquired through full-time duties over a continuous period of at least two years.

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

University degree in biology or in related field with specialization in fisheries science, marine biology/ecology or oceanography.

Degree equivalency

Occasional variable work schedule, including being called back outside of regular working hours and on weekends and statutory holidays.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

1. Knowledge of the key groups of stakeholders and their roles in DFO's regulation and consultation processes under the Fisheries Act, Oceans Act and Species at Risk Act.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices in aquatic ecology and biology related to the main mandates of the Science Branch in terms of assessment of fisheries resources, aquatic invasive species and aquaculture.

1. Ability to manage scientific teams.
2. Ability to plan, budget and manage human, financial and material resources.
3. Ability to communicate technical and scientific information orally and in writing to various audiences.

1. Strong leadership.
2. Working effectively with others.
3. Demonstrating initiative.
4. Client service oriented.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

1. Willingness and readiness to work at sea and/or in the field for periods ranging from three days to five weeks.
2. Valid driver’s licence.
3. Medical examination.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

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.