Stream 1: Various Biologist positions, Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

STREAM 1: BIOLOGIST
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Biologist:
Provide evidence-based advice to avoid, mitigate, offset, and restore impacts of development projects on fish and fish habitat; integrate fish and fish habitat protection objectives into freshwater and coastal planning processes; and enable the protection and conservation of fish habitats in support of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program.

Species at Risk Biologist:
Assist in the planning, preparation and participation in meetings with Indigenous groups, industry and provincial partners; coordinate multiple projects for the Species at Risk program; synthesize scientific data and information from multiple internal and external sources; participate in the writing and review of technical documents related to the protection and recovery of species at risk; facilitate and develop partnerships in order to better coordinate and/or assist in the implementation of management plans, recovery strategies and/or action plans for species at risk.

Oceans Biologist:
Coordinate or participate in the writing, compilation and review of various technical or policy documents related to oceans management issues. Assist in advancing initiatives related to marine protected area planning and management, marine spatial planning, and marine environmental quality including coordinate and/or participate in meetings with internal partners, with provincial and federal partners, with Indigenous groups and with industry associations on oceans management issues.

STREAM 2: GEOSPATIAL ANALYST
Conduct research and analysis on environmental issues (for example, cumulative effects on fish and fish habitat, climate change, sustainable development) and provides monitoring, analysis and graphical representation of data in support of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection, the Oceans, and the Species at Risk programs.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Stream 1: Biologist
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a biological, natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, biology, geomatics, remote sensing, GIS or some other science field relevant to duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1: Biologist
Experience working on projects related to natural resources management or in a regulatory context.
Experience in managing project(s) and respecting timelines.
Experience in preparing written correspondence, briefing materials or scientific documents.

Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst
Experience in carrying out a number of concurrent research projects, studies, and/or investigations to achieve clearly-defined project or study objectives in geospatial analysis.
Experience working with geospatial tools, or in data management, or in database management and reporting.

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

EDUCATION (ASSETS)

Stream 1: Biologist
A graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field related to the duties of the position.

Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst
Graduation with a degree in geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS)

Stream 1 and 2
Experience in preparing and providing presentations to a variety of audiences.
Experience in participating in Indigenous, industry or partner engagement or consultations.

Stream 1: Biologist
Experience reviewing and evaluating impacts of human activities on aquatic species or their environments.
Experience in working collaboratively with government or non government partners.
Experience in interpreting environmental laws, regulations or policies.

Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst
Experience using ESRI geospatial software suite in order to create maps and analyse ecological or socio-economic data.
Experience customizing or automating geospatial processes.
Experience designing, managing or implementing geospatial databases.
Experience in the development of web mapping applications.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements: English essential, French essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBB/CBB, CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Streams 1 and 2
Knowledge of the purpose of at least one of the following laws:
• Fisheries Act;
• Species at Risk Act.
• Oceans Act.

Stream 1: Biologist
Knowledge of aquatic species in Atlantic Canada, including their habitat requirements and life history characteristics.

Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst
Knowledge of geographic information systems software and its applications.

ABILITIES

Streams 1 and 2
Ability to plan and complete assigned task with competing priorities and strict timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Stream 1: Biologist
Ability to analyze and interpret policy, scientific or technical documents and provide advice.

Stream 2: Geospatial Analyst
Ability to use Geographic Information Systems and database software for geospatial information management and analysis.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Streams 1 and 2
Effective interpersonal relationships
Thinking things through
Showing initiative
Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Able and willing to work overtime and to travel when required.
Able and willing to conduct field work.

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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying online, please contact (902) 426-4698 or toll-free 1-800-645-5605.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions. Candidates may request to informally discuss their elimination at any point during the process. To do so, please contact the department at the coordinate(s) indicated on this poster.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.