Aquatic Science Biologist – Section Head

Important messages

Stream 1:
Section Head - Aquatic Animal Health - Winnipeg, MB

Stream 2:
Section Head- Arctic Science - Winnipeg, MB
Section Head- Great Lakes Science - Burlington and Sault Ste. Marie ON
Section Head- Sea Lamprey Control Science - Sault Ste. Marie ON

Duties

Stream 1: Section Head - Aquatic Animal Health
The incumbent will manage be responsible for the management and direction of Aquatic animal Health Section to support the National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP). The incumbent will support and direct the financial and human resource for the delivery of National Aquatic Animal Health Program in support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) objectives to protect Canada's farmed and wild fisheries from disease outbreaks and maintain access to the international seafood market. The incumbent will be working with Section staff to design, plan, and ensure the delivery of diagnostic services and research projects. The successful candidate will acquire and provide scientific knowledge, data, information, advice and recommendations to scientists, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, senior management, other federal agencies, provincial and territorial agencies, international organizations and the general public. These objectives will be met through the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System as per ISO 17025 requirements. The incumbent will review and authorize the diagnostic results before releasing to the client and work with regional section heads and national NAAHP managers, coordinators and CFIA to the meet the objectives and effective delivery of National Aquatic Animal Health Program and ensure the effective delivery of program. In addition, they will be directing, supervising, training and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff and also managing Section budgets in cooperation with subordinate staff and Division Manager.

Stream 2: Section Head - Arctic Science, Great Lakes Science, and Sea Lamprey Control Science
The incumbent will be responsible for the management and direction of a Section involved in delivery of specialized components of a science program and or the conduct of scientific studies in fisheries and aquatic science. This is in support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) objectives for ensuring healthy and productive ecosystems and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. The incumbent will be working with Section and Division staff to design, plan, and ensure the delivery of scientific projects as well as provide authoritative scientific information and advice. In addition, they will be directing, supervising, training and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff and also managing Section budgets in cooperation with subordinate staff and Division Manager.

Intent of the process

These are full-time indeterminate positions. The anticipated number of positions that may be staffed with this advertised process is two (2); however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) within Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Central and Arctic Region.

The current needs to staff are :
- 1 permanent position in Winnipeg (Stream 1)
- 1 permanent position in Winnipeg (Stream 2)

Positions to be filled: 2

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a biological science.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing science based advice to management.
Experience in project management including managing financial, material, and human resources.
Experience setting priorities within a program, evaluating and reporting on results.
Experience in representing your organization at in a leadership capacity at meetings, workshops or conferences.

For Stream 1 only:
• Experience in planning, coordinating or delivering research or diagnostics activities in animal health or human health
• Experience working in a microbiology or molecular laboratory

For Stream 2 only:
Experience in planning, coordinating and delivering research or monitoring activities in one or more of the following areas: fisheries science, fisheries stock assessment, monitoring and assessment, fish habitat, aquaculture, aquatic invasive species, or ecosystem function and productivity
Experience conducting field or lab programs in fisheries or ecosystem science

*Experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally obtained over a period of at least two years. Candidates should be able to provide several examples for each experience criteria.

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

Graduation with a graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a biological science,

Degree equivalency

Experience in data acquisition and management
Experience in writing scientific reports for publication including publications in primary (peer-reviewed) journals or other refereed publications
Experience with financial responsibility center (RC) manager and staff supervisor responsibilities related to Government of Canada policies on financial management, human resource management, and occupational safety and health.

For Stream 1 only:
Experience with commercially important finfish diseases (aetiology, epizootiology) and methods to circumvent or control these diseases.
Experience with the National Aquatic Animal Health Program.
Experience working in a quality management system accreditation
Experience working in a client service delivery environment

For Stream 2 only:
Experience in developing and establishing formal collaborative agreements
Experience working with arctic co-management organizations
Experience conducting or managing research projects in the arctic
Experience establishing relationships, consulting, or negotiating with at least two of the following: public entity, non-government organization, industry, Aboriginal community, or academic institution

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific research as applied to the assessment of aquatic ecosystems or animal health diagnostics

Ability to plan, budget, and manage human, financial and material resources
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to communicate effectively orally to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

Effective and Ineffective Behaviours. https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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: persons with disabilities, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

• Willingness and ability to travel inside and outside of Canada and to remote locations such as the Canadian Arctic
• Willingness and ability to work overtime including on weekends and holidays
• Possess a valid driver's license or have the mobility normally associated with possessing a valid driver's license

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.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE ONLY. The manager will not accept or respond to resumes sent via e-mail.

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

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail and PSRS. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You will be required to provide Information on how you meet the essential education and experience qualifications during the application process. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES IN YOUR RESPONSES TO EACH QUESTION, INCLUDING WHEN (FROM-TO), WHERE (OCCUPATIONAL TITLE, ORGANIZATION) AND HOW YOU OBTAINED YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. SHOULD YOU INDICATE IN YOUR RESPONSE "PLEASE REFER TO CV/RESUME" YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION, as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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

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.