Physical Scientist Inventory

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Physical Scientist Research
Physical Science Officer
Physical Science Policy, Program, Planning Analyst

Stream 1 – Water Quality/Quantity Science

Stream 2 – Wildlife and Landscape Science

Stream 3 – Chemical, Biological and Toxicology Assessment and Analysis and Pollutant Release Inventories

Your application in this inventory will be active for 90 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 7 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

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

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual Imperative, BBB/BBB) and various security requirements within the Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada across Canada. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate or temporary basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA):
This information will be used to provide a preference to applicants hired for jobs subject to the NLCA and for statistical purposes.
(i.e. you are enrolled on the Inuit Enrolment List)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

ED1: Education - Common to all Streams:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, biology, earth or environmental science, geomatics or geography, or some other science relevant to the position.

Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Experience for all streams:

Experience in writing or summarizing scientific and technical information or manipulation of data for the preparation documents such as reports, briefing materials, presentations or correspondence

Stream 1 – Water Quality/Quantity Science

EX2: Experience in applying scientific and technically recognized methods and protocols for the collection of environmental samples in the field

Stream 1 – Water Quality/Quantity Science

EX3: Experience in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and managing environmental samples or data.

Stream 2 – Wildlife and Landscape Science

EX4: Experience in analysis and interpretation of ecological information from field and / or remote sensing data sources.

Stream 3 – Chemical, Biological and Toxicology Assessment and Analysis and Pollutant Release Inventories

EX5: Experience in supporting or contributing to multidisciplinary activities, projects or programs related to science or technology

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

Asset Criteria common to all streams

AEX1: Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer software or imaging processing software such as ArcGIS, PCI-Geomatica, or MathWorks-MATLAB, R, Python or statistical analysis software such as SYSTAT.

AEX2: Experience in the use of spreadsheets or in the development of databases or the use or maintenance or large datasets.

AEX3: Experience contributing to the development or implementation of scientific or technical policies, regulations, programs or initiatives relating to environmental protection.

AEX4: Experience working with Indigenous communities/organizations.

Stream 1 - Water Quality/Quantity Science

AEX5: Experience in aquatic research or monitoring

Stream 2 - Wildlife and Landscape Science

AEX6: Experience with field-based data collection and associated instruments such as GPS, in-situ sensors or other.

Stream 2 - Wildlife and Landscape Science

AEX7: Experience processing and analyzing remotely sensed data from a variety of sources

Stream 2 - Wildlife and Landscape Science

AEX8: Experience in the field of quantitative ecology, including (spatial) statistics, scientific computing and ecological modelling

Stream 3 – Chemical, Biological and Toxicology Assessment and Analysis and Pollutant Release Inventories

AEX9: Experience communicating with representatives from government, industry or other stakeholders on scientific or technical matters

Operational requirements:
Note: Operational Requirements may be applied, depending on the position to be staffed:

Willingness and ability to work outdoors in potentially harsh conditions

Willingness and ability to travel

Willingness to work overtime when required

Willingness to work on or near water, in small vessels or aircraft

Willingness to work in remote locations

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 - Water Quality/Quantity Science

K1: Knowledge of key issues related to the monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems in Canada.

Stream 2 - Wildlife and Landscape Science

K2: Knowledge of key issues pertaining to wildlife and / or landscape science

Stream 3 - Chemical, Biological and Toxicology Assessment and Analysis and Pollutant Release Inventories

A1: Ability to extract, analyze and synthesize relevant information from a wide range of sources

Criteria common to all streams:

K3: Knowledge of data collection, processing and analysis methods

All streams

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally

All streams

A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

All streams

A4: Ability to plan, manage and organize own workload

All streams

A5: Working effectively with others

All streams

A6: Reasoning

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

Stream 3 – Chemical, Biological and Toxicology Assessment and Analysis and Pollutant Release Inventories

AK1: Knowledge of scientific or engineering methods to estimate pollutant releases to air, water or land, including greenhouse gas emissions, from any of the following sectors: Industrial processes, energy, transportation, waste, forestry and agriculture.

All streams

AK2: Knowledge of scientific or engineering principles and methodologies to characterize and predict the environmental fate and effects of chemicals or living organisms.

All streams

AK3: Knowledge of nutrient and carbon cycling in managed and unmanaged ecosystems and the impact of land use change on these ecosystems.

Tous les volets

AK4: Knowledge of approaches to quality control and quality assurance related to data collection or data management.

Asset Ability Common to all streams

AA1: Ability to communicate scientific content to various audiences.

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 designated groups when you apply.

You must provide information for 2 references in your application

Conditions of employment

Security – Reliability Status OR Secret clearance

Note: the following conditions of employment may be required depending on the position to be staffed:

Pre-employment medical

Driver’s license

Tests

PSEE - Test of Reasoning UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Reasoning Unsupervised Internet Test (UIT) as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses reasoning and problem solving ability. You will have 90 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Reasoning Unsupervised Internet Test

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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