Physical Scientist III

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Duties

Physical Scientist (PC) work at DFO is focused on Ocean Monitoring, Ocean Modelling, and Ocean Science Data Analysis. In general terms, a Physical Scientist III employee is expected to: plan, conduct and lead multidisciplinary at-sea, field, laboratory, or computer ocean modelling studies; develop new instrumentation, methods, technology and quality control/assurance procedures and protocols for the collection, analysis, and/or management of ocean science data; supervise support staff; develop quantitative models to analyze and interpret data; prepare and present reports in support of requests for advice from management; contribute to the peer review of reports and scientific publications; publish as lead author and co-author of technical reports and primary publications; and contribute to the scientific understanding of the state and change of Canada's Oceans.

Intent of the process

Anticipated Staffing: 1 position to be staffed indeterminately but may be used to staff other tenures and other similar positions within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Moncton, NB or Mont-Joli, QC.

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)

EDUCATION
- Graduation with a post graduate Degree in Physical Oceanography from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in one of the following areas: ocean circulation modeling, atmosphere-ocean interaction modelling or ocean wave modelling.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience conducting scientific work related to physical, chemical or biological oceanography, aquaculture, meteorology or other relevant environmental science;
- Experience in analyzing spatially and/or temporally variable oceanographic, model output, meteorological, environmental, aquaculture or engineering data using computer programming or scripting languages (e.g. SQL, C++, Python, Fortran, Matlab, IDL, or R, etc.);
- Significant* experience in implementing, improving and applying ocean circulation models (e.g. FVCOM and/or NEMO) to research problems;
- Experience providing scientific advice related to assigned scientific projects;
- Experience preparing and writing scientific papers or technical documents.

*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth normally associated with having regularly performed these duties over a period of approximately 5 years.

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

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in implementing and managing scientific research projects.
- Experience in the regional climate downscaling of global simulations of the atmosphere and/or the ocean.
- Experience in scientific software development, computer programming, testing and debugging in support of scientific activities such as data analysis, data archival/access, data presentation, GIS, environmental modeling or model data assimilation.
- Experience in analyzing large data sets.
- Experience in data processing and analysis in formats such as NetCDF, HDF, Ascii, Grib.
- Experience in conducting multi-disciplinary studies in science, engineering or other relevant fields.
- Experience working in a Unix/Linux computing environment.
- Experience in verifying ocean circulation models with in situ or remotely sensed data (can include but not limited to satellite imagery, multibeam acoustics, sidescan sonar, and LiDar).
- Experience in computer scripting /programming for data visualization and presentation via a web browser.
- Experience in publishing research results in scientific journals, technical reports, publications or scientific manuscripts.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Other bilingual imperative linguistic profiles may be used to staff some positions.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEGDE
- Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of physical oceanography;
- Knowledge of numerical techniques applied to physical oceanography;
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing of oceanographic data and numerical model outputs;
- Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of statistical analysis.

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Dependability
- Results oriented
- Effective interpersonal skills

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver's license.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime­.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada.

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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You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through the online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying on-line, please contact (902) 426-4698 or the toll free number at 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.
A situational exercise may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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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.