Senior Science Advisor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff two (2) indeterminate bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC) positions in the Science Policy Integration Branch.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (assignment, secondment, acting, deployment, specified period or indeterminate), language requirements (English essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.) and/or security requirements (reliability, secret, top secret).

Positions to be filled: 2

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 a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or another natural or applied science relevant to the position.

Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in managing complex*** scientific projects for a large-scale**** program at the regional or national level.

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of science or non-science professionals.

Experience developing effective collaborations***** with government agencies, or community-based organizations, or industry, or academic organizations.

Experience managing financial and human resources.

Experience providing recommendations or strategic advice to senior management******.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last 5 years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience of at least 2 years.
***Complex scientific projects are defined as projects that require input, expertise and analysis from multiple sectors, organizations or disciplines.
****Large-scale program is defined as a program that is national in scope and involves external stakeholders.
*****Effective collaborations are defined as working with one or more other groups to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal, informally or formally governed by terms of reference and a workplan.
******Senior management is defined as Director Level (EX-01 or EX-01 equivalent) and above.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Forest Service strategic priorities.

Ability to set objectives and priorities.
Ability to develop recommendations and to provide strategic advice to senior management******.
Ability to negotiate with stakeholders with disparate views and build consensus.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

******Senior management is defined as Director Level (EX-01 or EX-01 equivalent) and above.

Leadership
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

Experience implementing science-based program or project management tools.
Experience administrating grants and contributions or external contracts and agreements.

Willingness and ability to work overtime and travel when required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security 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

ASSESSMENT
A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be conducted.

Reference checks may be sought.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may/will be used to evaluate the candidates.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.

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.