Physical Scientist

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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
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, environmental science, engineering or another science related to the position tasks.

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Experience working in physical oceanography or other relevant environmental science.
- Experience in using computer programming languages, such as, but not limited to, Java, Python, Fortran, Matlab, or R for scientific data management or scientific data analysis
- Experience in analyzing scientific information for the development of reports, maps or other specialized presentations of data
- Experience in scientific data management and query programming for the storage, analysis or access of scientific data.

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

English essential

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Knowledge
- Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of physical oceanography.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing of oceanographic data
- Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of statistical analysis applicable to oceanography
- Knowledge of oceanographic instrumentation.

Personal Suitability
- Judgement
- Dependability
- Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

Education
- Graduation with a Masters or Doctoral Degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in physics, mathematics, engineering or some other science relevant to the position.

Experience
- Experience in the operation of oceanographic instrumentation packages and computer-based data control systems as used aboard modern research vessels on missions for oceanographic data collection.
- Experience in quality control and processing of oceanographic, meteorological, or other environmental data.
- Experience in time series and spectral analysis of oceanographic data
- Experience in scientific software development, computer programming, testing and debugging in support of data management
- Experience in scientific data management, database design and access of scientific data types
- Experience in the development and deployment of scientific data products for distribution to the public.
- Experience on an oceanographic research expedition

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, women

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

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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.

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