Aquatic Technician

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a field relevant to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience providing technical support for field and/or laboratory projects in one or more of the following areas: fish population, fish stock assessment, fish habitat, fisheries productivity, marine mammals, ecosystem science, biodiversity science.

*Note: “Fish” includes finfish and invertebrates and “aquatic” includes marine and freshwater.

Experience in the collection, and management of scientific data.

Experience in the use of computer software for data management and treatment, and preparation of graphical output.

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

Experience providing technical support to fish population science, fish stock assessment, fish habitat science, or fisheries productivity science projects.

Experience providing technical support to marine mammal science projects.

Experience providing technical support to mammal or bird stock assessments.

Experience conducting surveys by transects for species abundance estimation.

Experience providing technical support to biodiversity science or conservation biology projects.

Experience conducting scientific work:
a) in open waters from medium to large vessels.
b) from small vessels in fresh or coastal waters
c) from small aircraft and helicopters
d) in remote areas
e) in the Arctic

Experience in activities related to fieldwork (e.g., operating remote field camps; operating all-terrain vehicles; operating, trailering and launching small boats; working in harsh and remote environments).

Experience with remote sensing, autonomous survey technologies (e.g. gliders, drones, surface and underwater autonomous vehicles, buoys).

Experience with underwater passive or active acoustic devices.

Experience with other modern sampling/data collection and/or dissemination technologies (e.g. archival tags, telemetry).

Experience with real-time data delivery systems (buoy-mounted satellite communications systems, cabled ocean observatories).

Experience using, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized aquatic science field and/or laboratory equipment.

Experience in catching and handling marine mammals.

Experience in using statistical software to analyze data.

Experience in developing or using relational databases.

Experience working with the marine or fishing industry, indigenous organizations, or stakeholder groups.

Lab experience with methods for age determination.

Lab experience preparing samples for stable isotope analysis.

Lab Experience extracting and quantifying hormones using RIA or ELISA.

Experience in the interpretation of aerial photographs for wildlife surveys.

Have completed or accept to successfully complete a course on «Experimental Fish» in accordance with certification by the Animal Welfare Committee of the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Fisheries and Oceans Canada;

Have completed or accept to successfully complete a course to obtain a permit for detaining and acquiring fire arms;

Accept and be capable of using fire arms with the aim of killing marine mammals as part of sampling programs;

Accept and have the capacity to work aboard various platforms including helicopters, small planes, and boats of various sizes as required;

Have completed or accept to successfully complete training in the theory and practical aspects of driving heavy vehicles and towing « Program of conformity for drivers of Fisheries and Oceans Canada »

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to follow standard operating procedures to carry out laboratory or field tests or experimental procedures.
Ability to plan and organize work efficiently and independently.
Ability to prepare the logistics, the material and equipment required for field or laboratory activities.

Initiative
Judgement
Dependability
Effective interpersonal skills

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

Knowledge of sampling methods and equipment used in science of terrestrial or aquatic animal populations.
Knowledge of sampling methods and equipment used in marine mammal science and of marine mammal stock assessment.
Knowledge of data analysis, statistical procedures, and data management.

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 - Valid driving license;
Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada;
Accept to travel and to work outside of normal working hours;
Accept and be able to work at sea or in the field in remote or isolated environments and under primitive conditions (e.g. camping) for periods of up to 6 weeks consecutive weeks, and for periods that could exceed 10 weeks per year.
Accept or be qualified to operate small vessels in accordance with certification by Transport Canada or accept to follow and succeed in acquiring this certificate

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.