Research Scientist - Entomology

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Work environment

Working as part of a NRCan team, and with government departments and other stakeholders, the candidate will be responsible for conducting research using qualitative and quantitative methods to help resolve issues related to phytosanitary concerns on the import and export of forest commodities caused by insects. The candidate will also be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and conducting scientific research in support of policy decisions.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada ACROSS CANADA with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC), various security requirements (reliability or secret).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) ""VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE""

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

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a doctoral degree (Ph.D), with specialization in entomology.

Productivity/Recognition:
Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
• Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
• Operational research and scientific analysis;
• Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting entomological research.
Experience in use of genomic tools required for entomological research.
Experience in insect identification using morphological methods.
Experience in experimental design and the use of statistical methods.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of phytosanitary and risk management principles as they relate to entomology, forests and trade.
Knowledge of insect taxa important to trade of forest commodities.
Knowledge of entomological sampling techniques.
Knowledge of insect biology in forest ecosystems.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing in English.
Ability to communicate effectively orally in English.
Ability to analyze information and prepare technical papers.

Effective interpersonal relationships including developing external collaborative networks.
Initiative.
Dependability.

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

Experience with the use biological collections for research and analysis.
Experience in forestry related entomological research.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity Groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

National and International travel is required.
Some fieldwork is required.
Valid Driver’s License.

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

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.

You will be required to provide proof of your credentials.

Note: If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognize credential assessment service. For more information please click on Degree Equivalency.
Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be conducted.

Written examinations may be administered.

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

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your resume or cover letter clearly indicates how you meet these qualifications.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.
A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the "best fit" for the organization.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the other qualifications may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection 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.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

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.