Wildlife Biologist III

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 positions (1 English essential and 1 Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB). A pool of fully and partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions with various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, English Essential, French Essential, French or English), various security levels and different tenures (indeterminate, specific period,Acting, Assignment, Secondment).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1-A minimum of a Master degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position (such as environmental, conservation, biological or zoological sciences).

EXPERIENCE
EX1-Experience leading, planning, or managing programs, projects or initiatives for the conservation of migratory birds.

EX2-Experience analyzing, interpreting and communicating scientific information on conservation issues related to ecosystems or wildlife species.

EX3-Experience leading or participating on multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary teams or partnerships focused on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.

EX4-Experience providing scientific advice to decision makers on ecosystem, habitat or species conservation issues.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
KN1-Knowledge of the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.

KN2-Knowledge of legislation or government initiatives relating to the conservation and management of migratory birds.

KN3-Knowledge of the role of other wildlife agencies, non-government organizations, or Indigenous communities in the conservation of migratory birds and their habitat.

ABILITIES
AB1-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

AB2-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

AB3-Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.

AB4-Ability to apply scientific information in support of management decisions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1-Effective Interpersonal Relationships

PS2-Initiative

PS3-Judgment

PS4-Adaptability

PS5-Team player

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

EDUCATION( Asset qualifications)
AED1-Graduation with an advanced degree (Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position (such as environmental, conservation, biological or zoological sciences).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (Asset Qualifications)
AEX1-Experience working on policies regarding wildlife management.

AEX2-Recent* experience with Geographic Information software, such as ArcGIS or similar software.

AEX3-Experience working with environmental non-government organizations in Latin, Central or South American countries.

AEX4-Experience working with governments in Latin, Central or South American countries.

AEX5-Experience working with local communities in Latin, Central or South American countries.

AEX6-Experience working on threats to migratory birds from forestry, agriculture, energy, or fisheries sectors.

* Recent experience means experience obtained by the candidate in the two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE (Asset Qualifications)
AKN1-Knowledge of monitoring techniques relevant to birds.

AKN2-Knowledge of initiatives used to mitigate and manage impacts to migratory birds.

AKN3-Knowledge of threats to migratory birds from forestry, agriculture, energy, or fisheries sectors.

AKN4-Knowledge of neotropical migratory birds ecology.

AKN5-Knowledge of shorebird ecology.

ABILITY (Asset Qualifications)
AAB1-Ability to communicate at a working level in Spanish.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Agrees and is able to work occasional overtime.
Willingness to occasionally travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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.

Environment and Climate Change 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, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginals, Persons with a Disability or visible minority.

Please note that candidates at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for a deployment, an assignment or a secondment opportunity.

Please note this process will only be used to staff positions in the locations listed. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to the specified locations. For questions regarding relocation visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html

Candidates may be eliminated at any point during the selection process if they fail to demonstrate any of the essential criteria through their behaviour, for example, through: communication with Human Resources, informal discussion, selection interview, etc.

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

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.