Project Manager - Forest Alien Research

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Work environment

The Pacific Forestry Centre (PFC) is an internationally-recognized forest science laboratory specializing in phytosanitary trade issues, forest disturbances, economics, carbon science, and remote sensing. A vibrant group of researchers, technical staff and administrative staff work to maintain a creative and stimulating work environment. The research centre is located in Victoria, a dynamic coastal city on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Working as part of a NRCan team, and with other Federal Government departments, and stakeholders, the candidate will be responsible for coordinating research activities of a group of scientists at the PFC. They will also liaise with CFS and CFIA scientists and trade policy experts across Canada and the world, to help resolve issues related to phytosanitary concerns on the import and export of forest commodities. The candidate will also be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and supervising scientific research in support of policy decisions and assisting other government departments, and industry, in facilitating market access for Canadian forest commodities.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at the SE-REM-01 group and level with various linguistic requirements and/or profiles and/or tenures within Natural Resources Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "You MUST provide a cover letter. In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. The curriculum vitae will be or may be used as a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the cover letter. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL/ MAY NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION."

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

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification. (See Note 1).

Note:1. The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master's or bachelor's degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES) (Revised October 1, 1999).

Productivity/Recognition: Recognized achievement as evidenced by authorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers or other communications of high standing. This must include authorship of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting, or coordinating phytosanitary research, related to trade of forest commodities.
Experience in providing advice to trade negotiations.
Experience in developing national, regional or international policy documents and translating science into policy and policy into science
Experience in managing projects, related to phytosanitary issues with national or international organizations such as North American Plant Protection Organization panels.
Recent (within last three years) experience with managing staff

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of phytosanitary and risk management principles as they relate to forestry and trade.
Knowledge of pests important to trade of forest commodities
Knowledge of national, regional and international organizations involved in the scientific and regulatory management of forest invasive pest issues in Canada.

To communicate effectively in writing in English.
To communicate effectively orally in English.
To synthesize data and produce technical reports and or briefings

Effective interpersonal relationships including developing external collaborative networks (national and international)
Motivational skills
Teamwork and cooperativeness

Conditions of employment

Reliability: Status security clearance
National and International travel is required
Valid drivers license

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 hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Proof of education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicdi.ca/. You may use CICIC’s on-line form at http://cicic.ca/691/ask-us-a-question.canada

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be conducted.
A written examination may be administered.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their references. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify.

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

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.