Biologist/Analyst

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.
Candidates will not be contacted for missing or incomplete information.
Please note that the essential qualification of “thoroughness” will be assessed via the online application. The written response to this question will also be used to assess the “ability to communicate effectively in writing”.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada on an indeterminate, specified period (term), or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:

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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the conservation and/or monitoring of the environment, natural resources or species.

Experience in analyzing scientific information for the development of reports, maps or other specialized presentations of data.

Personal Suitability:

Thoroughness

Abilities:

Ability to communicate in writing.

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

Operational Requirements:

• Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
• Willingness to travel and participate in work meetings, occasionally outside of regular hours of work.
• Some positions may be required to work overtime.
• Some positions require occasional field work.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Oceans Act Part II and related oceans planning and conservation measures.

Knowledge of the Fisheries Protection Program and the associated policies and fisheries protection provisions of the Fisheries Act.

Knowledge of the Species at Risk Act and at-risk aquatic species in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate orally.

Personal Suitability:

Work as Part of a Team
Adaptability

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

Asset Qualifications

Experience:

Experience in collaborating with stakeholders on natural resource management issues.

Experience participating in public consultations, including developing consultation materials and/or analyzing results.

Experience in assessing or monitoring impacts of human activities on fish or fish habitat.

Experience in marine spatial planning related to coastal or ocean management.

Experience in the listing or recovery of species at risk.

Experience working with GIS systems and software.

Experience using current computer programming or scripting language.

Experience performing data quality assurance/control on spatial or GIS related data.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

A top down selection method may be used at any point in the assessment process.

A partially assessed pool may be created.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm

It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

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.