Aquatic Veterinarian

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

A written take-home exam will be distributed on July 27th, and will be due on July 30, 2018. Interviews will be conducted on August 1 and 2, 2018. Please ensure you are available on these dates.

At least two of the three references must be professional in nature.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 position on a term basis (and may be extended based on operational requirements), in Courtenay, BC and 1 position, in Nanaimo, BC. This process may be used to staff similar positions in various locations of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential 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 qualification in your application.

EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized school of veterinary medicine.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Eligibility for membership in a Canadian veterinary association.

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience conducting necropsies, disease investigations/health checks and sample collection on finfish.
- Experience in production animal medicine, including the evaluation or design of biosecurity and health management protocols.
- Experience managing data effectively, and performing basic analysis.
- Experience interpreting and applying field observations, test results, and gross and histo- pathology to diagnose the presence or absence of disease.

- Experience in the management of human and financial resources (VM-03 only)

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

EDUCATION:
- A graduate degree in epidemiology

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience providing veterinary services for salmonids.
- Experience working in a regulatory capacity.
- Experience in veterinary pathology, epidemiology or other specialized field of veterinary medicine

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of aquatic animal pathogens, pathology, and disease diagnostics.
- Knowledge of governing legislation and regulations in aquatic animal health
- Knowledge of current practices and issues in aquaculture within Canada.

COMPETENCIES:
- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Working effectively with others
- Communication skills

ABILITIES:
- Ability to provide expert veterinary advice, including written reports, standard operating procedures, or affidavits.

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

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.