Senior Wildlife Biologist

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Assessment accommodation

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

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

Work environment

Canadian Wildlife Service biologists work to protect and recover species at risk and their critical habitat; conserve and protect healthy populations of migratory birds; engage and enable provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders, and the public to increase protected areas and contribute to conservation and stewardship activities; expand and manage the Department's protected areas; and collaborate with domestic and international partners to advance the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development. CWS also plays a critical role in environmental assessment, land claims negotiation and implementation, and emergency response. The positions being staffed will require working in multi-disciplinary teams, developing specialized skills, and taking responsibility for various aspects of work that will support career development.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff term or indeterminate positions in various locations as noted above. A pool may be created to staff other similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment), language requirements (English Essential, French essential or Bilingual imperative) and profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC) and/or security requirements (reliability or secret) within Environment and Climate Change Canada across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 10

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. Graduation with a 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1. Significant* experience leading or participating on multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary teams focused on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
EX2. Experience in providing science-based advice to decision makers on ecosystem, habitat or species conservation issues.
EX3. Experience communicating scientific information to non-scientific audiences on ecosystems, habitats or species.
EX4. Significant* experience in leading, planning, or managing conservation management or science projects related to migratory birds or terrestrial species at risk.
EX5. Experience analyzing, modelling or interpreting ecological data.
EX6. Significant* experience preparing written reports summarizing scientific information on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
* Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of approximately three (3) years.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, French essential, Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of the roles and mandate of the federal government in relation to species at risk, migratory birds or wildlife conservation programs.
K2: Knowledge of principles and practices of wildlife and/or ecosystem management.

Ability:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.

Personal Suitability:
PS1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2. Thinking things through
PS3. Working effectively with others
PS4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS5. Flexibility

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

AED1. Advanced degree (Masters, Doctoral, PhD) from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in biology or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

AEX1. Experience working on caribou conservation, science or management projects.
AEX2. Experience working directly with Indigenous people on wildlife and habitat conservation planning, projects or partnerships.
AEX3. Experience working with the agricultural or natural resource sector on wildlife conservation or related science projects or programs.
AEX4: Experience working with local government or non-government wildlife conservation organizations on wildlife conservation projects or programs.
AEX5: Experience in negotiating agreements (for example, funding, land securement, or conservation measures), Memoranda of Understanding or partnerships related to wildlife or habitat conservation.
AEX6: Experience in recovery planning for species at risk.
AEX7: Experience in developing and implementing action plans for species at risk.
AEX8: Experience using Open Standards for Conservation.
AEX9: Experience in researching, interpreting or analyzing wildlife or environmental legislation.
AEX10: Experience leading and conducting wildlife or habitat assessment and monitoring surveys in the field.
AEX11: Experience working on environmental assessment processes, submission of expert reports, permitting, and/or participating on relevant advisory committees or boards.

AK1. Knowledge of landscape ecology principles and their applications to wildlife conservation.
AK2. Knowledge of the natural resources sector in Canada.
AK3: Knowledge of Canadian tools for protecting wildlife habitat on multiple/different land tenure types.

Conditions of employment

- Reliability Status or Secret security clearance
- Pre-employment and ongoing medical clearance
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations
- Willing and able to travel in boats or small aircraft
- Willing and able to perform fieldwork
- Willing and able to work in adverse environmental conditions
- Willing and able to work irregular hours and on weekends on occasion

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

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when attending the required test(s) and/or interview(s).

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

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to 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.

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).

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

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 / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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/.

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.