Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The successful candidate will participate in field work at the East Bay Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Nunavut. The candidate will be required to assist in all aspects of field work, including but not limited to: Monitoring wildlife (mostly focused on shorebirds and other birds), participating in bird capture and banding, participating in other research projects, moving gear and other camp chores, and cooking and cleaning.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

This position will require the student to work in an extremely remote field camp setting in Polar Bear country.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

EDUCATION

The applicant must be currently enrolled in Master of Science program at a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in either biology or some other science program relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant experience** collecting wildlife data in the field

Significant experience** working in avian research sites.

Significant experience** working in remote arctic field camps.

Significant experience** safely working in areas with risk of polar bear interactions.

** Significant Experience refers to the experience normally obtained over 2 field seasons of a given activity.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must be willing to work in remote field camps, including but not limited to: hiking over long distances, handling wildlife, working in adverse weather conditions, working around Polar Bears, handling firearms, and flying in small aircraft.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Adaptability
Effective interpersonal skills
Team Player
Problem Solving

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginals, Persons with a Disability or visible minority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The applicant must be willing to work in remote field camps, including but not limited to: hiking over long distances, handling wildlife, working in adverse weather conditions, working around Polar Bears, handling firearms, and flying in small aircraft.

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 will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.

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.

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

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.