Biologist, Wildlife Monitoring

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Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing.
One (1) full-time term or indeterminate position may be staffed for the location 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: 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 post-secondary institution with a specialization in biology.

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

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1.Experience conducting or taking part in scientific or conservation projects involving migratory birds. This experience may include, but not be limited to, collecting, analyzing, interpreting and managing data or samples associated with migratory birds.
E2.Experience drafting technical documents, articles or scientific reports.
E3.Significant work experience* in a remote location.

* Significant work experience means a period of many weeks, consecutive or not, in a remote location.

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

ASSET QUALITIFCATIONS

EDUCATION
AED.Master’s degree or Doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE
AE1.Experience in the aerial tracking of migratory bird populations.
AE2.Experience navigating small vessels.
AE3.Experience in handling firearms or in the sport hunting of migratory birds or other game species.

KNOWLEDGE
AK1.Knowledge of waterfowl.
AK2.Knowledge of seabirds.
AK3.Knowledge of land birds.
AK4.Knowledge of shore birds.
AK5.Knowledge of inland water birds (adreidae, rallidae, sternidae).

ABILITY
AA1.Ability to identify migratory birds of eastern Canada by their call and appearance.

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1.Knowledge of the mandates of the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
K2.Knowledge of methods for monitoring populations of migratory birds in Canada.

ABILITY
A1.Ability to analyze and synthesize scientific information and provide co-workers or management with advice and recommendations.
A2.Ability to establish and manage priorities and a workload in order to achieve results.
A3.Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1.Teamwork
PS2.Initiative
PS3.Dependability
PS4.Effective interpersonal relations
PS5.Thinking things through

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

Valid driver’s licence.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to travel for work by various modes of transportation (car, plane, helicopter or 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.
Pre-employment medical 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

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.

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.