Aquatic Science Technician

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AQUATIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN III, EG-03, Stream 1
AQUATIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN IV, EG-04, Stream 2
AQUATIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN V, EG-05, Stream 3

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill positions in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador. A pool of fully-qualified candidates and a partially qualified pool of candidates will be created to fill positions on a term, indeterminate, 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)

Essential Qualifications

Education (EED1):

Successful completion of a program from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural, physical or applied science or engineering relevant to the duties of the position, OR an acceptable combination* of education and experience.

EG-03: *An acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and 1 year of relevant work experience

EG-04: *An acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and 5 years of relevant work experience

EG-05: *An acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and 7 years of relevant work experience

Official Language Proficiency: English Essential

EEX 1:
EG-03 Only:
Experience providing technical support for scientific field or laboratory projects relating to aquatic organisms or environments in one of the following areas: population science, stock assessment, habitat science, fisheries productivity science, ecology, ecosystem science, biodiversity science, aquatic invasive species, species at risk, aquaculture science, animal health, genomics or biotechnology, benthic ecology or oceanography.

EG-04 and EG-05 Only:
Experience planning logistics and providing technical support for scientific field or laboratory projects relating to aquatic organisms or environments in one of the following areas: population science, stock assessment, habitat science, fisheries productivity science, ecology, ecosystem science, biodiversity science, aquatic invasive species, species at risk, aquaculture science, animal health, genomics or biotechnology, benthic ecology or oceanography.

EEX 2:
EG-03 Only:
Experience in the collection of scientific data

EG-04 and EG-05 Only:
Experience in the collection and quality control of scientific data

EEX 3:
EG-03 Only:
Experience in the inputting of scientific data using computer software (for example R, MS Excel, MATLAB, SAS)

EG-04 Only:
Experience in the inputting and processing of scientific data using computer software (for example R, MS Excel, MATLAB, SAS)

EG-05 Only:
Experience in the inputting, processing, analysis and interpretation of scientific data using computer software (for example R, MS Excel, MATLAB, SAS)

EEX 4:
EG-03 and EG-04 Only:
Experience in the operation or maintenance of field or laboratory equipment.

EG-05 Only:
Experience in the operation or maintenance of field or laboratory equipment, and the testing or calibrating of field or laboratory equipment.

EEX 5:
EG-04 and EG-05 Only:
Experience in providing technical advice or information on data quality and products, or equipment and methodologies, or validation of data, or project/survey goals and objectives

EEX 6:
EG-05 Only:
Experience in contributing to scientific papers/reports or technical or operational documents.

EEX 7:
EG-05 Only:
Experience with the planning, acquisition and use of material and financial resources, including procurement.

Abilities:
Common to all streams:
Effective oral communication
Ability to work as part of a team

EG-05 Only:
Ability to lead

Personal Suitability:
Common to all streams:
Dependability
Flexibility
Thoroughness

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

NOTE: Due to operational requirements, asset qualifications may be used to determine the selection of candidates for the interview process.

Asset Education:

Asset Qualifications (AQ):

AQ1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in biology, marine science, applied science, environmental science, resource management physics, oceanography or conservation science.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

Asset Qualifications (AQ):

AQ 2:
Experience in the identification of marine mammals in the field

AQ 3:
Experience with laboratory techniques to determine energy contents or proximate composition of aquatic organisms

AQ 4:
Experience carrying out wildlife surveys onboard vessels or aircraft (fixed wing or helicopter)

AQ 5:
Experience transporting small boats including trailering and launching

AQ 6:
Experience operating small motorized boats

AQ 7:
Experience collecting biological samples from marine mammals

AQ 8:
Experience working on sea ice

AQ 9:
Experience designing, servicing, deploying, or retrieving moorings (e.g. acoustic or oceanographic)

AQ 10:
Experience operating all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles

AQ 11:
Experience using GPS to navigate in remote areas or through waterways

AQ 12:
Experience tagging aquatic organisms, such as invertebrates, finfish or marine mammals

AQ 13:
Experience with collection methods for plankton, invertebrates, or finfish with gear such as beach seines, pots, fyke nets, gill nets, electrofishers or plankton nets

AQ 14:
Experience working at sea or on large bodies of water on medium or large vessels for extended periods* of time and in a variety of sea states.

Extended periods* is defined as 7 or more days

AQ 15:
Experience in troubleshooting scientific equipment or software for the acquisition of data for aquatic studies

AQ 16:
Experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, or repairing aquatic electronic sensors, instrumentation or equipment (for example laboratory analyzers, CTDs, oxygen sensors, current meters, underwater cameras, sonar systems, hydrophones)

AQ 17:
Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, R, SAS, SQL, C++, Fortran, or other scientific programming software

AQ 18:
Experience in working in isolated field conditions for extended periods* of time.

Extended periods* is defined as 7 or more days

AQ 19:
Experience installing and operating fish enumeration systems

AQ 20:
Experience in determining the reproductive status of aquatic organisms, including invertebrates or finfish

AQ 21:
Experience in determining the reproductive status of marine mammals

AQ 22:
Experience in the use of radio or acoustic telemetry techniques

AQ 23:
Experience working with, handling, or caring for live aquatic organisms in the laboratory or in the field

AQ 24:
Experience in searching and evaluating scientific or technical literature

AQ 25:
Experience in the processing of stomach contents of invertebrates, finfish or marine mammals

AQ 26:
Experience in the taxonomic identification of prey species from stomach contents

AQ 27:
Experience in the taxonomic identification of planktonic or benthic samples (e.g. crustaceans, corals, etc.)

AQ 28:
Experience in ageing invertebrates (including corals), finfish or marine mammals

AQ 29:
Experience in preservation techniques of scientific samples

AQ 30:
Experience liaising, collaborating or working cooperatively with clients, industry or stakeholder groups

AQ 31:
Experience handling hazardous material or chemicals

AQ 32:
Experience SCUBA diving in cold ocean environments

AQ 33:
Experience in analytical methods used in the processing of physical or chemical or biological oceanographic samples

AQ 34:
Experience in the development of sampling techniques or methods.

AQ 35:
Experience in the maintenance of relational databases (e.g. MS Access, SQL)

AQ 36:
Experience in the development or modification of relational databases (e.g. MS Access, SQL)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to engage in frequent travel (for certain positions).

Willing and able to work for extended periods* in isolated field locations, sometimes under harsh conditions (for certain positions). Extended periods* is defined as 7 or more days.

Willing and able to go to sea (for certain positions).

Willing and able to work nights and weekends and variable hours as required by operational needs (for certain positions).

Willing and able to carry out strenuous field activities (for certain positions).

Willing and able to become trained in appropriate safety or technical procedures commensurate with the position (for example WHMIS, MED A1, first aid, small boat safety, aircraft egress training, firearms).

Valid driver’s licence (for certain positions)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada (for certain positions)

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.

NOTE: Due to operational requirements, asset qualifications may be used to determine the selection of candidates for the interview process.

Please be advised that interviews are anticipated to start by mid-July 2018.

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.