Wildlife Technician

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

While online application is the preferred method, your application can also be sent via one of the options listed below; in which case you must clearly indicate the selection process number for this job advertisement on your cover letter and resume. Also, your application must be received at the latest on the closing date.

EMAILED to

MAILED to Attn: Mindy Couture at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Place Bonaventure (Portail Nord-Est) 800, rue de la Gauchetière ouest, 7th floor Montréal, QC H5A 1L9

DROPPED OFF at one of the following ECCC offices: Pond Inlet ECCC Research Station, Building #119 Pond Inlet, NU X0A 0S0 (Between September 23rd and October 1st only - Contact: Dr. Evan Richardson) OR Qilaut Building, 933 Mivvik Street Suite 301, 3rd Floor, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 (Contact: Alannah Kataluk-Primeau)

FAXED to 514-283-1627

DEADLINE for applications is October 31, 2018

Assistance filling out the application form, writing a cover letter, and preparing a resume is being provided through any of the following:

• Pond Inlet Research Station Building #119 Pond Inlet, NU X0A 0S0 (by contacting Dr. Evan Richardson at to make an appointment)

• Qilaut Building, 933 Mivvik Street Suite 301, 3rd Floor, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 (by contacting Alannah Kataluk-Primeau at 867-975-4748)

If you would like a copy of this advertisement in Inuktitut, please contact us at:

Important financial information:

• Successful candidates may be eligible for staff housing and the reimbursement of relocation costs.
• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $19,000 to $31,000, which is based on if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided twice a year for each eligible member of the household.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to initially staff this position on a permanent basis (28 hours/week) with a Beneficiary of the NLCA in support of this Agreement. This process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates in order to staff similar positions at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and other Departments and Agencies who have positions in Nunavut. Linguistic profiles requirement as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "In your cover letter, please clearly state if you are a Beneficary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and your proficiency in the Inuktitut language. Candidates must also clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications as well as the asset experience listed (when applicable). Candidates must use the experience factors as a header and describe how they meet each experience required. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter."

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) in Environmental Technology, Natural Resource Technology, Natural Environment Technology, or another specialty related to the field of natural science.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience conducting environmental field studies in an Arctic environment
• Experience collecting and organizing field or lab data
• Experience preparing and planning trips on the land

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field of the natural sciences directly related to the duties
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values
• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut
• Experience in the safe operation of firearms

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of threats to the Arctic environment
• Knowledge of survey techniques used in estimating wildlife populations and in studying their ecology
• Knowledge of the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement and its implications for wildlife conservation

ABILITIES:
• Ability to set and manage priorities and workload to attain results
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Dependability
• Judgment

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Environment Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Nunavut Inuit (beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) will be considered ahead of other applicants (including persons with priority entitlement and Veterans).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Participate in field research and sampling
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Willingness to undertake program travel by various modes of transportation (car, airplane, helicopter, boat)
• Willingness to work in adverse environmental conditions and remote areas
• Willingness to work irregular hours and on weekends

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Pre-employment medical

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

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

Asset experience could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that you clearly indicate with concrete examples how you meet these qualifications.

TIPS for applicants: When drafting your cover letter ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / cover letter.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.