Research scientist (SE-RES-01) (SE-RES-02) SE-RES-03) ** Amendment to closing date **

Intent of the process

To fill one position in Burlington , Ontario. The pool of qualified candidates may be used for similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada, with various tenures (e.g. indeterminate, term, assignment, secondment, deployment), language requirements and profiles, and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural sciences with a specialization in molecular microbiology / aquatic ecology or related field related to the duties of the position.

Scientific productivity/recognition
Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES) (Revised October 1, 1999).

Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
a) Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
b) Operational research and scientific analysis;
c) Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Research expertise
Aquatic molecular microbiology and ecology.

Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience in the conception, planning and conducting of original research relevant to aquatic ecosystems.
• Experience in participating in one or more field operations in aquatic ecosystems for scientific research.
• Recent* experience applying molecular techniques to characterize aquatic microbial populations including algae or cyanobacteria.
• Recent* experience applying bioinformatics programs in the analysis of molecular data characterizing the structure or function of microbial communities.

*Recent is defined as within the last 5 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 ecology of microorganisms including algae and cyanobacteria in aquatic ecosystems.
• Knowledge of next generation sequencing or other molecular techniques, and associated bioinformatics methods that can be used for characterizing the structure and function of microbial communities.

Abilities
• Ability to conduct mechanistic or observational studies relevant to aquatic organisms or ecosystems.
• Ability to analyze scientific problems to overcome obstacles and achieve research goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal suitability

• Judgment
• Interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Leadership

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

Asset Experience:

• Experience in laboratory or field work studying the ecology of algae or cyanobacteria in freshwaters.
• A strong publication record including papers in peer-reviewed journals with high impact factor.
• Experience with metabarcoding and metagenomics techniques to characterize the structure or function of complex algal or other microbial communities in aquatic ecosystems.
• Experience with bioinformatics approaches and methods for managing and analyzing large datasets from next generation sequencing studies.

Operational requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to work in the laboratory and in the field under less than ideal conditions (e.g., inclement weather).
• Willing and able to be away from home for one or two weeks at a time on work-related travel.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability and Security: Reliability clearance.

Other information

A written examination may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Important note:If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

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

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Only on-line applications will be accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

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 for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

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Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of appointment.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

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.