Research Scientist, Forest Phytosanitary Issues

Important messages

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Work environment

Working as part of a NRCan team, and with other government departments, the candidate will be responsible for conducting research using qualitative and quantitative methods, to help resolve issues related to phytosanitary concerns on the import and export of forest commodities caused by fungi and other pathogens. The candidate will also be responsible for reviewing and analyzing scientific research in support of policy decisions. The position also oversees the curation of the Pacific Forestry Centre forest pathology mycological collection, DAVFP.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada ACROSS CANADA with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC), various security requirements (reliability or secret).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples. 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. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE"

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 from a recognized university with a doctoral degree (Ph.D), with specialization in mycology or fungal plant pathology.

Productivity/Recognition:
Recognized research achievement as evidenced by authorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers or other communications of high standing. This must include authorship of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting mycology or fungal plant pathology research.
Experience in use of molecular tools required for mycological research.
Experience in fungal identification using morphological methods.
Experience in the use of statistical methods.

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

Experience in phytosanitary research.
Experience in curation of biological collections.
Experience in Forestry related research.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of phytosanitary principles as they relate to mycology and forest pathology.
Knowledge of fungal taxonomy and nomenclature.
Knowledge of Genomic and classical (morphological) methods related to fungal detection and identification.
Knowledge of methods and principles of curation of biological collection .

To communicate effectively in writing in English.
To communicate effectively orally in English.
To prepare research proposals and write scientific, technical and Interpretative papers, reports.

Effective interpersonal relationships including developing external collaborative networks (national and international);
Initiative;
Dependability.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

National and International travel is required.
Some fieldwork is required.
Valid Driver’s License.
Pre-medical assessment.

Other information

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Note: If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognize credential assessment service. For more information please click on Degree Equivalency.

You will be required to provide proof of your credentials.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

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

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your resume or cover letter clearly indicates how you meet these qualifications.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed. A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the "best fit" for the organization.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the other qualifications may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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.

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.