Species at Risk Biologist

Important messages

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions with various security requirements (Reliability or Secret) and/or tenures within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Edmonton, Alberta.

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:
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in biology, ecology, conservation sciences, environmental sciences or natural resources.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1. Significant* experience in leading or participating on multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency teams or partnerships focused on ecosystem, habitat or species conservation issues.
EX2. Significant* experience leading, coordinating or implementing wildlife conservation programs, projects or initiatives.
EX3. Significant* experience providing science-based advice to decision makers on ecosystem, habitat or species conservation issues.
EX4. Significant* experience analyzing and interpreting information on ecosystems, habitats or species.
EX5. Significant* experience working effectively on wildlife issues with at least two of the following groups: Indigenous people, federal or provincial governments, environmental non-government organizations, or industry.
* Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience, as well as, type of work handled related to the experience criteria. Such experience is normally acquired when having performed the duties over a period of three (3) years.

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

Asset Education:
AED1. Graduation with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a biological or environmental science.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
AEX1. Experience in the use of quantitative methods for the analysis of ecological data.
AEX2. Experience working effectively with Indigenous communities and groups.
AEX3. Experience conducting consultations on ecosystem, habitat or species conservation issues.
AEX4. Experience leading programs or projects on species at risk conservation or recovery planning.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of Canadian ecosystems, wildlife species and their habitats.
K2. Knowledge of methods used to predict, mitigate and monitor impacts to wildlife.

Abilities:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3.Ability to set and manage priorities and workload to attain program results.
A4. Ability to provide scientific and technical advice on environmental or wildlife issues to scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Personal Suitability:
PS1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2. Thinking things through
PS3. Working effectively with others
PS4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Asset Knowledge:
AK1. Knowledge of conservation issues related to woodland caribou.
AK2. Knowledge of the use of Geographic Information System software to create maps or perform spatial analyses.
AK3. Knowledge of legislation and programs related to wildlife management in Canada, particularly the Species at Risk Act.
AK4. Knowledge of recovery planning and implementation for species at risk in Canada.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends on occasion.
Willing and able to travel within Canada, including travel to remote locations in Northern Canada.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Pre-employment and ongoing medical clearance.
Willing and able to travel in small aircraft, boats, or off-road vehicles.
Willing and able to work in adverse environmental conditions.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain First Aid Training certification.
Willing and able to obtain required safety training/certifications and implement safety protocols.

Other information

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when attending the required test(s) and/or interview(s).

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the answers you will provide in all of the screening questions you will be required to answer in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) questionnaire.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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/.

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.