Aquatic Science Tech I

Work environment

Identify the different types of juvenile and adult Pacific Salmonids.

Enumerate salmon by way of Fishway, counting fence, aerial counts, gillnet and seine fisheries and stream walks, obtain biological samples for sex, age, lengths and DNA.

Staff must record field notes and data neatly and accurately.

Workers will be required to work in field camps, perform basic carpentry, repair and modify existing camp and sampling equipment, operate small boats, quads and vehicles.

Personnel will be away from home and friends for extended periods of time working long hours in trying conditions with little supervision.

All field staff are expected to undergo continual training for relevant courses such as swift water rescue, first aid with transport endorsement and non enforcement shotgun qualifying.

Intent of the process

Temporary position for 1-12 months. This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates for specified period and casual positions, within the North Coast Area (locations such as Prince Rupert, Bella Coola and others).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.)

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience in collecting and recording data pertaining to Pacific salmon (such as biological and environmental data, adult Salmonid escapement, juvenile migration data.)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge in the enumeration and identification of Pacific Salmonids.
Knowledge of Pacific salmon biology.

Personal Suitability
Dependability

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

Experience
Experience in biological sampling methods as used in the Stock assessment of Pacific salmon.
Experience in working with first nations groups on fisheries related projects.

Knowledge
Knowledge of applicable computer software, specifically MS Excel and MS Word.
Knowledge of biological sampling methods as used in the Stock assessment of Pacific salmon.

Abilities and Skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills

DFO recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid class 5 drivers licence.
DFO non enforcement shotgun qualifying.
Valid First aid certification Level 1 with transportation endorsement.
Swift water rescue training.
Bear aware.
Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
SVOP (Small Commercial Vessel Operator Proficiency) certification.
MEDA3 (Marine Emergency Duties) certification.
Radio Operator Certificate (Marine).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to work overtime, weekends and variable hours as required by operational needs.
Willingness to work in remote field camps for extended periods of times (several weeks) away from home and family.
Willingness to work in inclement weather and endure hardships such as insects, wildlife, angry public.
Willingness to work with and travel using, helicopters, boats, small planes, quads and vehicles.
Willingness to perform strenuous field work such as hiking along rivers packing heavy field gear, installing and modifying enumeration and sampling equipment.
Willingness to complete and update related health and safety and work site specific training.
Valid Health Canada medical.

Other information

Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet all the Essential education and experience criteria. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

If you meet any Asset experience criteria, please clearly demonstrate on your application in one to two short paragraphs.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.