Meteorologist Occupational Training Program from MT-01 to MT-03

Important messages

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Information you must provide is your résumé and all university transcripts for undergraduate and graduate studies showing a detailed list of courses (with complete titles) of all courses you have taken, courses that you are currently taking or will be taking this academic year that clearly demonstrate that you meet the academic criteria (Mandatory meteorology and other courses). If you have completed your educational program and obtained a copy of your diploma, please send it to us as well.

Transcripts must be sent to this generic e-mail: .

Candidates who possess foreign credentials must provide a proof of Canadian equivalency. Please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for more information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Salary scale:

1) MT-01: from $32,333 to $46,582 *
2) MT-02: from $54,292 to $73,413 *
3) MT-03: from $73,237 to $93,057 *

* Salary currently Under Review.

Work environment

The Meteorological Service of Canada recruits new Meteorologists to replace or augment the complement of its operational Meteorologists. This Meteorologist Occupational Training Program (MOTP) allows for the training and development of MSC recruits which leads to various career streams. Highly experienced Operational Meteorologists are the primary "feeder group" of the meteorological and scientific workforce within the MSC and Environment and Climate Change Canada as a whole.

There are a variety of career opportunities for meteorologists at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Some choose to specialize in operational meteorology, in service delivery, in training or in management. Others choose to specialize in the development of prediction systems and the technological transfer from research to operations. All career streams offer the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team.You could work in different fields related to meteorology such as: oceanography, hydrology, air quality, ice forecast, climatology, environmental forecast etc.

Training Locations:

MT-01 Meteorologist Intern. Approximatively 7 months in class at one of the following work locations:

. Edmonton -Alberta
. Montreal -Quebec

Plus an additional 3 months on-the-job training at one of the possible work locations cited below.

Possible Work Locations:

MT-02 Developmental Meteorologist and MT-03 Operational Meteorologist:
. Edmonton -Alberta
. Montreal - Quebec
. Gagetown - New Brunswick
. Gander - Newfoundland and Labrador
. Toronto - Ontario
. Winnipeg - Manitoba
. Dartmouth - Nova Scotia
. Vancouver - British Columbia
. Ottawa - Ontario
. Dorval - Quebec

Intent of the process

An anticipatory pool of qualified candidates will be created and could be used to offer initial appointments on an indeterminate (permanent) basis at the MT-01 and MT-02 levels then progressing to the MT-03 level conditional upon the successful completion of the Meteorologist Occupational Training Program. If indeterminate employees of the core public service are selected within this process, acting appointments, assignments and secondments could be made in the course of the developmental program and until the MT-03 indeterminate appointments are made.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

EDUCATION:
Streams MT-01, MT-02 and MT-03
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in meteorology;
OR
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in physics and a degree or certificate in meteorology;
OR
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Mathematics and a degree or certificate in meteorology;
OR
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in sciences and a degree or certificate in meteorology.

Notwithstanding the nature or field of the degree mentioned above, the applicant's university transcript must encompass, as a minimum prerequisite, the following courses :

- minimum of 30 credits in physics and mathematics or the equivalent of 10 courses of about 45 lecture hours each*;
- dynamic meteorology course ;
- thermodynamic meteorology course;
- synoptic meteorology course;
- three (3) other meteorology related courses.

*For courses not offered directly by the Departments of Physics or Mathematics, an equivalency may count toward the 30 credits if the applicant provides proof of equivalency from the post-secondary institution.

The degree or certificate, if applicable, must be completed no later than June 30, 2019 and the proof of completion of these courses must be sent as soon as possible but no later than July 31, 2019.

Those with foreign education credentials MUST submit a Foreign Educational Credential Assessment during the process.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Stream MT-02 only
- Successful completion of the Meteorologist Operational Internship Program (MOIP) or an equivalent training program approved by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Stream MT-03 only
- Successfull completion of Environment Canada's Meteorologist Occupational Training Program or an equivalent training program approved by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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

Various language requirements
- MT-01 : English Essential (Edmonton) and French Essential (Montreal)
- MT-02 : English Essential across Canada (including Montreal), French Essential (Montreal) and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB (Montreal)
- MT-03: English Essential across Canada (except Montreal, Dorval and Ottawa), Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB (Montreal, Dorval, Ottawa, Dartmouth), Bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB (Montreal, Dorval, Ottawa)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Streams MT-01, MT-02 and MT-03
- Knowledge of the theories and applications related to meteorology.

COMPETENCIES:
Streams MT-01, MT-02 and MT-03
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Working with others
- Client Focus
- Thinking
- Initiative

Streams MT-02 and MT-03 only
- Ability to apply theoretical meteorology concepts
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organizing
- Problem solving and decision making under pressure

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

While all essential qualifications have to be met, not all the asset qualifications and organizational needs advertised will necessarily be used when making any appointment from the process. Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR RÉSUMÉ how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the assets qualifications if they do meet any. Failure to provide this information may result in the asset criteria being considered not met.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
- Master from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, or in another science closely related to the position;
- University courses from a recognized post-secondary institution in Communications, Physical Geography, Geomatics, Hydrology, Physical Oceanography, Land surface modelling, Risk Analysis, Impact Assessment, Air Quality, Climatology, Engineering or Informatics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in writing case studies or scientific reports or scientific publications or technical documents;
- Experience in designing or programming or configuring scientific computer systems;
- Experience in delivery developmental project related to atmospheric sciences.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Available to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Shift work (day, evening, night, week-ends) on a 24/7 basis.;
- Presence required at the working desk for the entire shift or operational training;
- Mobility to various offices across Canada is a requirement of the job in order to respond to the Meteorological Service of Canada operational needs. Employees in positions as Interns (MT-01), Developmental Meteorologists (MT-02), and for the first 3 years as Operational Meteorologists (MT-03) are part of a national pool. MSC reserves the right to apply the mobility requirement to all MT-01, MT-02 and MT-03 in the national pool to meet the needs of the organization.

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

NOTE: Interested persons must demonstrate how they meet each essential qualifications and conditions of employment to be appointed to a position. A qualified person may be appointed to a position even though he or she does not meet the asset qualifications or organizational needs.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Only the job applications received through the PSRS site will be accepted. All applications must be provided on-line. Do not fax or mail in hard copy documents as these will not be accepted. It is imperative that candidates provide accurate contact information and update it if need be.

However it is important to note that the information you must provide such as : your résumé and all university transcripts for undergraduate and graduate studies showing a detailed list of courses (with complete titles) of all courses taken, courses that you are currently taking or will be taking this academic year that clearly demonstrates that you meet the academic criteria (Mandatory meteorology and other courses), MUST be sent to this e-mail: .

Candidates who submit their application for this selection process must indicate on their application a valid e-mail address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these kinds of e-mails).

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the indicated requirements.

A proof of Canadian citizenship must be provided at a later date (birth certificate, valid Canadian passport or citizenship certificate).

You must provide proof of your education credentials and you will have to show an original copy of these documents. Candidates who possess foreign credentials must provide a proof of Canadian equivalency. Please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for more information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates have the right to participate in the appointment process in the Official Language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preference in their application.

Candidates who meet the educational requirements will be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria hereby available, using one or several of the following tools: written exam, interview and reference check. Pass marks will be established for each essential qualifications. However, achieving the passing mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut off score may be used and top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet the needs.

Interviews will be held in March and April 2019.

Please note that if you are selected, as an MT-01 you will first be assigned to one of the 2 training centers located in Montréal (Québec) and Edmonton (Alberta) for a period of approximately 7 months. Upon completion of this training in class, as an MT-01, an MT-02 and then an MT-03, you may be relocated to one of the Meteorological Service of Canada Centers as listed previously.

The Initial Appointees Integrated Relocation Program stipulates that all newly appointed employees to the Federal public service can claim expenses for relocation within the limitations of the program. Please refer to the Relocation Directive of the NJC at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?did=6&lang=eng&merge=2 and the Initial Appointees Relocation Program at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/pay-remuneration/travel-deplacements/iairp-prinefp-eng.asp.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will be communicating only with the selected candidates once the screening process is completed.

The organizational need (employment equity) may be used to make an appointment in this process. The personal information remains confidential under the Privacy Act.

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.