Species at Risk Protection Biologist / Biologist, Migratory Bird Population Monitoring

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Intent of the process

Staff two full-time indeterminate and/or term positions in the locations indicated for this process.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and could be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, acting, deployment, assignment or secondment) at ECCC.

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)

EDUCATION
Stream 1 - Species at Risk Protection Biologist :
Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in natural science or in physical or applied science with a specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Stream 2 - Biologist, Migratory Bird Population Monitoring:
A master’s degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with specialization in biology.

Note:
Candidates must always have a degree. Specialization courses must be acceptable and have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily as part of a degree program in the required field of specialization.

*Degree: Unless otherwise specified (e.g. master’s degree), “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Stream 1:
E1.Three years of experience implementing provincial or federal acts or regulations regarding the conservation of Quebec wildlife.
E2.Experience providing advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
E3.Experience participating in wildlife and habitat conservation committees or working groups with government and non government participants.

Stream 2:
E4.Significant* experience designing or leading a number of projects or programs involving migratory birds (planning, execution, data analysis) and reporting the results.
E5.Meaningful** experience in a remote workplace.
E6.Experience directing staff on a temporary or ongoing basis.

*Significant experience means experience of such a depth and breadth that would normally be acquired by performing the duties over a cumulative period of three years, consecutive or not. The candidate must explain their responsibilities related to the projects and programs through which they acquired the experience.

**Meaningful experience is a period of several weeks, consecutive or not, spent working in a remote area.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Stream 1:
Master’s degree or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization related to the duties of the position.

Stream 2:
PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
Stream 1:
AE1.Significant experience* in issuing authorizations or permits in accordance with provincial regulations regarding wildlife conservation in Quebec.

*Significant experience means experience of such a depth and breadth that would normally be acquired after performing a wide range of relevant activities for three years or more.

Stream 2:
AE2.Experience in the aerial tracking of migratory bird populations.
AE3.Experience navigating small vessels.
AE4.Experience in handling firearms or in the sport hunting of migratory birds or other game species.
AE5.Experience with advanced statistical methods and analysis software (please specify).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Both streams:
K1.Knowledge of policies, acts, regulations and programs concerning the conservation of wildlife, including migratory birds, species at risk, habitats and other areas of federal biodiversity conservation.

Stream 1:
K2.Knowledge of government and non government stakeholders’ responsibilities regarding wildlife and habitat conservation.
K3.Knowledge of Species at Risk Act.

Stream 2:
K4.Advanced knowledge of tracking methods for migratory bird populations in Canada.

ABILITY
Both streams:
A1.Ability to analyze and synthesize scientific, technical or regulatory and legal information.
A2.Ability to provide advice and recommendations to management on delicate and complex subjects.
A3.Ability to establish and manage priorities and workload to achieve results.
A4.Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Both streams:
PS1.Teamwork
PS2.Initiative
PS3.Thoroughness
PS4.Effective interpersonal relationships
PS5.Thinking things through
PS6.Dependability

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET)
Stream 2:
AK1.Advanced knowledge of waterfowl.
AK2.Advanced knowledge of seabirds.
AK3.Advanced knowledge of land birds.
AK4.Advanced knowledge of shore birds.
AK5.Advanced knowledge of inland water birds (ardeidae, rallidae, sternidae).

ABILITY (ASSET)
Stream 2:
AA1.Ability to identify the migratory birds of eastern Canada by their call and appearance.

Both streams:
Valid driver’s licence.

Stream 2:
Pre-employment medical clearance.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Stream 1:
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness to work overtime when required, often on short notice.

Stream 2:
Willingness to travel for work by various modes of transportation (car, plane, helicopter, boat, all-terrain vehicle).
Willingness to sometimes work in harsh environmental conditions and in remote areas for up to two months (consecutive or non consecutive).
Willingness to work irregular hours and sometimes on the weekend.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address.

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.