Biology Study Leader – Bioinformatics (Anticipatory)

Update: AMENDMENT to CLOSING DATE

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Duties

Designing, developing and conducting collaborative science activities in omics, sensing and imaging in support of the science programs; establishing priorities with users’ group representatives for the execution of science studies within the research support unit; providing site management of a Bioinformatics Research Support Unit with the objectives of making omics and large data analysis more accessible to HQP associated with local science programs; leading technology adoption in science programs; and writing scientific reports.

Collecting, compiling, analysing and interpreting research data from research studies.
Coordinating and/or supervising technical assistants, temporary staff and/or students allocated to the studies including monitoring work in progress and evaluating performance, and interpreting results of their scientific efforts.

Actively contributing to AAFC’s network of Bioinformatics Research Support Units; providing expert advice on large data analysis and omics analysis; acting as the scientific authority for contracted bioinformatics services; and reviewing scientific literature to maintain knowledge of current research and new research methodologies.

Work environment

The Biology Study Leader manages a Bioinformatics Research Support Unit and establishes priorities; co-develops research techniques and analytical methodologies within a network of similar units and integrates bioinformatics tools to facilitate analyses by members of the different science programs (e.g. Functional Galaxy); actively contributes to the Bioinformatics BI community of practice within AAFC’s Bioinformatics Research Support Network; manages the activities of the members of the Unit, including term employees; supports science leads in adapting experimental designs, and in analysing large data sets in a field of “omics” (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics etc.), remote sensing and/or imaging; interprets and presents data to science programs for publication in scientific journals; and advises a broad range of science clients in the centre.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures for the location indicated for this process.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with an acceptable master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of bioinformatics, big data analysis, or in a relevant discipline.

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing advice on experimental design and in the analysis of large biological data set(s).
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience managing human resources, budgets and planning functions.
Experience in communication research results to science audiences.

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

Experience managing a research support unit in bioinformatics or remote sensing.
Experience educating and coaching.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of omics and bioinformatics, or image analysis.
Knowledge of the scientific method and logical and deductive reasoning required to plan and conduct analysis in the field of bioinformatics.

Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive communication
Teamwork
Creativity

Ability to use Linux/Unix operating systems.
Ability to use mainstream bioinformatics tools and scripting languages (eg. Bash, Python, Perl).

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

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

Information on employment equity

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by work force adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory or office for extended periods at a time.

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

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.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.