Science Advisor III

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Intent of the process

The intention of the process is to staff two positions indeterminately and two positions with an acting appointment. Qualified candidates may be staffed to similar positions with various tenures, language requirements and security requirements if future opportunities arise within the Aquaculture, Biotechnology and Aquatic Animal Health Sciences Branch, Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector, Ottawa, ON.

Positions to be filled: 3

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 a specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* working with science issues related to one or more of the following areas: the conservation or management of aquatic species or aquatic ecosystems or animal health or genomics or aquaculture.

Experience* evaluating scientific results and communicating scientific issues, findings or technical information to non-experts.

Experience*collaborating with or coordinating science projects, science programs, science initiatives, science teams or science advisory processes.

Experience* developing scientific analysis or science-based advice to stakeholders, managers or scientists related to one or more of the following areas: the conservation or management of aquatic species or ecosystems or aquaculture or animal health.

* Experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience in the workplace normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities for at least one year within the past seven years.

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

Education:
Post graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural, physical or applied science with a specialization in biological sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

A minimum of at least two years of experience in the workplace, working with science policies or science programs related to aquaculture science.

Experience conducting research or analyzing scientific information related to aquaculture science.
Experience in program coordination, planning and management of research in aquaculture science.
Experience conducting scientific risk assessment with ecological or environmental protection objectives.
Experience conducting research or analyzing scientific information related to aquatic animal health.
Experience in program coordination, planning and management of research in animal health.
Experience in assessing the effects of genetically-modified fish

Knowledge:
Knowledge of National Aquatic Animal Health Program

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

Various language requirements
English essential, Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of federal legislation and policies relating to conservation and management of aquatic resources or aquatic ecosystems.
Knowledge of aquatic biology and aquatic ecosystems.

Ability:
Ability to plan and coordinate national science-related initiatives.
Ability to analyze complex science issues and provide advice and recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work independently.

Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgment
Reliability
Team worker

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

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work flexible hours and overtime.
Willing and able to travel.

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Reliability or Secret

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.

Information on the preference to veterans

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