Fish Habitat Monitoring Technician/Geographic Information Systems Technician

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

In your cover letter (600 words maximum) you should clearly indicate which EG-04 position(s) you are interested in.

Your cover letter will also be used to assess the following Essential Qualification:

Initiative

In your cover letter please provide one concrete example that demonstrates how you meet this Essential Qualification, with a clear description of the issue or situation, your specific role, the steps you undertook, and the outcome. Please also provide the name and contact information for a reference familiar with your example.

Your cover letter will also be used to assess:
Ability to communicate in writing

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer
screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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.

Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Ecosystems Management Branch is seeking to recruit enthusiastic technicians to support the delivery of its policy, program and regulatory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, the Oceans Act, and the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations. Specific duties may include:

Stream 1 – Fish Habitat Monitoring Technician
• Monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation and offsetting measures implemented by proponents to protect fish and fish habitat, including Species at Risk
• Monitoring for compliance with the conditions stipulated in Authorizations or permits issued by DFO under the Fisheries Act and/or the Species at Risk Act
• Reviewing monitoring reports submitted by proponents
• Surveillance for early detection and capture of Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes

Stream 2 – Geographic Information Systems Technician
• Managing geospatial data and mapping aquatic resource information in support of Ecosystems Management’s responsibilities related to integrated planning and regulatory decision making

Work environment

DFO is the federal department responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters. The Ecosystems Management Branch is responsible for the following programs, which together support DFO’s mandate of maintaining the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Canada’s freshwater and marine resources:

Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Fisheries Protection Program
Oceans Program
Species At Risk Program
Sea Lamprey Control Program

If these areas interest you, consider a career with DFO’s Ecosystems Management Branch! We offer:

• rewarding work, with travel throughout our vast Central and Arctic Region, which covers the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, the Prairie provinces and Ontario
• learning and training opportunities that support you as a new employee in your current and future career
• work with dedicated colleagues in a well-respected federal department that has received recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (January 2019)
• excellent pension and benefits and an Employee Assistance Program to support you through all stages of your career
• an opportunity to serve Canadians by helping to protect our aquatic resources

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff indeterminate Fish Habitat Monitoring Technician positions in Edmonton AB and Burlington ON, and one Geographic Information Systems Technician position in Burlington ON. The pool of qualified candidates may also be used to staff other Ecosystems Management EG-04 positions on a determinate (term), acting or indeterminate basis in any of DFO’s Central and Arctic Region office locations.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 600 words (maximum) "Please see Important Messages regarding your Cover Letter."

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

Diploma 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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 1:
Recent experience* planning and undertaking field sampling programs or monitoring activities to assess fish and fish habitat.

Stream 2:
Recent experience* using ESRI ArcGIS software for the mapping and manipulation of geospatial data.

Stream 2:
Recent experience* with implementation of geodatabases.

* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years

Stream 1 only:
Knowledge of freshwater species of fish found in DFO’s Central and Arctic Region, their life history and their habitat requirements.

Stream 2 only:
Knowledge of methods for acquiring, processing and reporting on geo-referenced information relating to aquatic ecosystems.

All positions:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

Stream 1 only:
• Ability to plan and coordinate field programs.

Stream 2 only:
• Ability to organize and map geospatial data.

All positions:
• Interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Initiative
• Values and Ethics

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

All positions:
• 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’ means a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

All positions:
Experience collaborating with Indigenous groups, and/or other partners or stakeholders

All positions:
Experience with database entry and management using Microsoft Access or similar.

STREAM 1 only:
Experience making recommendations for the protection of fish and fish habitat

STREAM 1 Only:
Experience with legal and court processes as a factual witness.

STREAM 1 only:
Experience collecting, handling and identifying freshwater fish species, and/or completion of a freshwater fish identification course

STREAM 1 only:
Experience using, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized aquatic field sampling equipment.

STREAM 1 only:
Experience trailering, launching, operating, and maintaining motorized boats.

STREAM 2 only:
Experience with implementation of relational databases.

STREAM 2 only:
• Experience programming or scripting using software such as R, Python, SQL, Model Builder, or Geocortex Workflows

All positions:
• Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s legislation relating to fish and fish habitat management, Species at Risk and/or Aquatic Invasive Species
• Knowledge of aquatic Species at Risk in Central and Arctic Region
• Knowledge of aquatic invasive species in Central and Arctic Region
• Knowledge of the impacts of works and undertakings on fish and fish habitat

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and to work overtime
• Willingness and ability to travel (including overnight stays)
The following additional Conditions of Employment vary depending on the position to be staffed and may include:
• Valid driver's licence or mobility to the degree normally associated with a valid driver's licence
• Willingness and ability to travel by a variety of modes: vehicles, boats and aircraft
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions and in remote settings
• Willingness and ability to carry heavy equipment
• Medical clearance

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

The federal public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials (those educated outside of Canada) as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian diploma and/or degree standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC does not itself grant equivalencies or assess credentials, nor does it intervene on behalf of individuals or in complaints to PSST. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

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.

Top down selection may be used at any point in the assessment process.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written test will be administered.


Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring their original education credentials, a current driver's licence and proof of citizenship for verification.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

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

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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

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.