Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

The successful candidate will conduct analysis of seabird tracking data to quantify movements and habitat use. During the summer, the student will also conduct field work researching and monitoring seabirds in Newfoundland. This will include studies estimating diet, and using telemetry to track movements.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. The Canadian Wildlife Service is a branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada whose work contributes to the conservation, research, regulations and monitoring relating to migratory birds.

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

Enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba* with acceptable specialization in biology or some other science relevant to the position.

*The position is posted for a student at the University of Manitoba in order to work in association with a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences who is collaborating with the Canadian Wildlife Service on data analysis and field studies. The professor has collected relevant data for the analysis and will support fieldwork for tag deployments and recovery related to the project. Working in Winnipeg, the student will have access to mentorship, appropriate datasets, and necessary software for analyses.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience* in collecting, analyzing and mapping telemetry data from animals

Experience* in handling and collecting biological information from marine birds

Experience* deploying GPS and/or GLS telemetry devices on marine birds

Experience* in conducting field work in seabird colonies

* Have a minimum of one year of experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Adaptability

Effective interpersonal skills

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

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.

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 public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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 Canadian citizens.

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