Aquaculture Biologist

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures.

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 position, in Campbell River, on a term basis.

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 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 field work
• Experience in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets, graphical data presentation and word processing

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

Education:
• Successful completion of required training relevant to the position. Examples include: Small Craft Training (SCT), Small Vessel Operating Permit (SVOP), MED A3, Restricted Radio Operator’s Certificate Maritime (ROC), Marine Basic First Aid, Rigid Hull Inflatable Operation Training (RHIOT).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience planning field work
• Experience with fish health assessment programs and techniques
• Experience conducting site inspections or dealing with compliance issues
• Experience with boats, including: operation, launching, trailering, safety, maintenance
• Experience operating navigational equipment (GPS and Radar)
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Experience in assessing aquaculture projects
• Experience in operating a remotely operated submersible vehicle (ROV)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of salmonid and other important Pacific Region fisheries resources
• Knowledge of the different aquaculture sectors (marine finfish, shellfish, land-based, freshwater)
• Knowledge of potential impacts from aquaculture activities, and mitigation techniques for minimizing those impacts
• Knowledge of tools or methods for monitoring environmental impacts

Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to review and interpret data reports
• Ability to plan and implement an environmental monitoring field program
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Personal Suitability:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Operational Requirements:
• Ability to carry out strenuous fieldwork in remote and difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
• Health Canada medical clearance
• Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence or equivalent
• Willingness to drive trucks and tow trailers
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays, to remote locations by road, water and air
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion

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.

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.