Wildlife Biologist - NEW CLOSING DATE

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 staff one (1) term English Essential position in Edmonton, Alberta until March 31, 2019, with the possibility of an extension. A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment), and/or security status (reliability) within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Edmonton (Alberta) or Saskatoon (Saskatchewan).

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 in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in organizing and conducting field-based avian ecology projects.
EX2. Recent* and significant** experience assembling, summarizing and managing ecological information or data.
EX3. Recent* and significant** experience in supervising field staff.
*« Recent experience » refers to experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** « Significant experience » refers to the breadth and depth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity, 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 at least two (2) years.

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

Education:
AED1. Advanced degree (Masters) from a recognized post-secondary institution in environmental, conservation, biological or zoological sciences, or similar environmental field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
AEX1. Experience in landbird survey work, such as point count or spot-mapping.
AEX2. Experience working with wildlife acoustic recording units and interpreting acoustic data, including use of sonogram analysis software.
AEX3. Experience using advanced quantitative analysis and advanced statistical software, such as SAS, STATA, or R.
AEX4. Experience in the operation and maintenance of off-road vehicles and trailers.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of the general biology, conservation and management of Western boreal landbirds.
K2. Knowledge of experimental design, study design, and sampling methods related to monitoring birds and habitats.
K3. Knowledge of database management and analysis pertaining to landbirds.

Abilities:
A1. Ability to identify Western boreal birds by sight and sound.
A2. Ability to organize and implement field logistics.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
PS1. Initiative
PS2. Effective interpersonal skills
PS3. Judgment
PS4. Thoroughness
PS5. Dependability
PS6. Demonstrating integrity and respect.

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

Abilities:
AA1. Ability to compile, analyse, and apply GIS data layers to create data products and map products.
AA2. Ability to design relational databases.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s license.
A Health Canada approved medical prior to appointment and at specified intervals is required for some positions.
Willing and able to travel to and work in remote locations.
Willing and able to work irregular hours and on weekends particularly during field season.
Willing and able to travel in boats or small aircraft (or helicopters and/or fixed-wing aircraft) as duties require.
Willing and able to perform field work, including bird surveys at dawn and dusk.
Willing and able to work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, precipitation and/or biting insects).
Willing and able to work independently.

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.