Resource Management Biologist

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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.

Duties

The Resource Management Biologist (BI-02) works with a multi-disciplinary team of Resource Managers and Biologists to provide biological advice in support of the conservation and sustainable management of fish stocks.

The immediate vacancy being filled with this staffing process requires an individual to assist with the management of Pacific salmon fisheries by preparing memos, technical reports and publications to share analytical methods developed. This individual will participate in fishery planning meetings by providing scientific advice to managers, Indigenous groups and public stakeholders and will be responsible for building and running statistical models using a variety of statistical programming software.

In addition to filling this immediate vacancy, this staffing process will also result in a pool of qualified candidates which will be used to fill future vacancies and/or staffing needs. Future vacancies may require similar skills to the current position or may be less focussed on statistical programming and require supervision of technical staff, analysis of fisheries catch and effort data or project planning/management.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada encourages motivated and qualified candidates with an interest in a unique opportunity to contribute to the conservation of Canada’s Pacific salmon stocks to apply to this position.

Intent of the process

This pool will be used to fill an immediate vacancy in Fraser and Interior Area Resource Management reporting to the Annacis Island office, thereafter the pool may be used to fill other similar positions for various tenures across the Pacific Region.

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 reporting fisheries or other biological data through the preparation of technical reports or scientific papers.

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

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.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in the field of biology, resource management, fisheries statistics, or quantitative ecology
• A Masters or Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in natural, physical, or applied sciences or other specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent* and significant** experience in statistical analysis of biological data using modern statistical software (e.g. R, S, SPSS, MatLab, WinBUGS, or ADMB)
• Significant** experience developing a computer model which simulates biological processes at the population level (e.g. predator/prey dynamics, effects of a management action or environmental factor on a population)
• Recent* and significant** experience designing surveys to monitor and assess fisheries or fish populations
• Significant** experience using computer software for fisheries management purposes including databases and reporting tools
• Experience in database development, design and/or managing data using Microsoft Access or other database software
• Experience conducting Bayesian statistical analysis
• Experience providing scientific advice to technical and non-technical groups
• Experience working collaboratively with clients or stakeholders such as other government departments or agencies, other levels of government, non-government organizations or industry representatives
• Experience working with Indigenous groups

(*Recent is defined as experience within the past five (5) years; ** Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the full range of activities related to the individual experience factor).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the biology and population ecology of Pacific Salmon.
• Knowledge of quantitative fisheries stock assessment methods

Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to analyze and interpret biological data using MS Excel
• Ability to interpret fisheries stock assessment information
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to problem solve

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of catch and effort estimation techniques

Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to write and edit statistical code using a modern programming language (e.g. R or S)

Organizational Needs:
DFO is committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women

Operational Requirements:
• May be required to work in and around bodies of water
• May be required to travel to the United States of America.
• May be required to fly in helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, variable hours and shift work to meet operational needs

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Condition(s) of Employment:
• Reliability Security Clearance: Reliability Status
• Travel to attend meetings and/or conduct field work
• A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent)

Condition(s) of Employment must be met and maintained throughout the duration of appointment.

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.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

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