DFO Physical Scientist II

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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Duties

Plan, organize and undertake assigned scientific projects to enhance knowledge, concepts and methodologies in physical or environmental science.
Provide scientific information, advice and recommendations within their area of expertise to managers, researchers, colleagues and external clients on issues related to the conduct of scientific projects and investigations, their results, and the methodologies employed.
Participate in the development of new instrumentation, methods, technology and quality control procedures and protocols for the collection and analysis of scientific data.
Take part in short-term projects such as multidisciplinary at-sea, field, and laboratory studies and occasionally lead them.
Maintain custody and safekeeping of scientific samples, sample archives, research equipment and instrumentation, and scientific data and information in hard-copy and electronic format.
Write scientific papers and reports within a specialized area of physical or environmental science, or contribute to their writing, and as a team member, contribute to peer reviews of scientific manuscripts.
Review and evaluate new findings and advances in physical or environmental sciences to assess their relevance for the improvement of current practices with respect to the collection, management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of data.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established in order to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a specialization in physics, mathematics, engineering, or any other pertinent field in physical sciences.

Degree equivalency

A minimal one year work experience in one of the physical sciences fields, or 2 years of completed graduate studies in ocean sciences, or a diploma in graduate studies in ocean sciences.

Experience in writing scientific reports or publications.

Experience in data processing.

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

2nd or 3rd cycle diploma in physical oceanography.
2nd or 3rd cycle diploma in engineering with digital signal processing (e.g. electrical
engineering, engineering physics).

Degree equivalency

Experience with relational database structure (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and database tools (SQL, plSQL).

Experience with data and metadata management.

Experience in programming with R.

Experience in programming with Python.

Experience in data processing and analysis in formats such as NetCDF, HDF, Ascii, Grib.

Experience in processing and analysis of three-dimensional numerical model outputs.

Experience in processing and analysis of Ephemerides data (tides).

Experience with the collection and analysis of various oceanographic data.

Experience with the conduct of passive or active underwater acoustics work.

Experience in digital signal processing.

Overtime may be required in the evenings or on weekends.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of data processing methods and approaches.

Ability to write computer programs with languages used in physical sciences (Fortran, C, C++, R, Perl, Awk, Python, Matlab).

Ability to synthesize information.

Good interpersonal skills
Initiative
Autonomy

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

Knowledge in ocean numerical modelling (physics).
Knowledge in ocean numerical modelling (biogeochemistry).
Knowledge of linear and matrix algebra.
Knowledge of applied mathematics (e.g., calculus, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations).
Knowledge in the use of the Linux operating system from the command line.
Knowledge of programming with Matlab.
Knowledge of programming with Fortran.
Knowledge of programming with Perl.
Knowledge of programming with Awk.
Knowledge of programming with Shell (bash, csh, tcsh).

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - May be required to hold a valid driver’s licence.

Mandatory medical examination.

Much of the work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment at a desk or workstation. There is an occasional requirement to travel to national headquarters and other regions for meetings and to national/international venues when attending conferences and representing the department.

Participation in at-sea, field, and laboratory studies may require periods of greater physical effort when climbing ship’s ladders, deploying and retrieving instrumentation, traversing rough terrain carrying equipment and samples, while exposed to inclement weather, and caustic and toxic chemicals.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

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.

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.