Biologist, Aquatic Sciences

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Duties

Duties are to provide scientific support within the Government of Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans. This process aims at filling an indeterminate position among a research team at Maurice-Lamontagne Insitute. The nominee will work on experiments, mainly conducted in a wet laboratory, designed to evaluate interactions between aquaculture and the environment. Tasks include: 1) participate in the development of experimental protocols, 2) design and building of experimental setups, 3) manage experiments’ execution, 4) manage data collection and storage, and 5) participate in data analysis and writing of scientific articles/reports.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may established in order to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in biology, aquatic sciences, or a field related to the duties.

Degree equivalency

Research experience in marine coastal or freshwater environments.

Experience in managing experiments, especially in a wet laboratory.

Experience in data management.

Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.

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

Graduate degree with a specialization in biology, aquatic sciences, or a field related to the duties.

Degree equivalency

Experience in developing, building and maintaining complex marine/freshwater laboratory systems.

Experience in collection, transportation and care of live aquatic organisms.

Experience in designing and building automated control systems of abiotic parameters (e.g. temperature or salinity).

Experience in crisis management in a wet laboratory.

Experience in field work in coastal marine or freshwater environments.

Experience in managing the activities of a technical support team.

Experience in ordering supplies and managing expenses in accordance with the Departmental directives, and entering expenses in softwares used by the Department.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

Ability to work effectively in a team.

Autonomy
Initiative
Judgement
Sense of responsibilities

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours.
Willingness to work outside in inclement weather.

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 may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test 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.

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.