Aquatic Science Technician IV

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that all information collected (including your application) throughout the process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Should you wish to update or change any information on your application, it remains your responsibility to advise HR Staffing respectively.

As a science-based department, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) relies on a vibrant science program to provide data and information combined with expert scientific analysis and advice to directly support decision-making as well as policy and program delivery. The Ecosystem and Oceans Science Sector (the "Science" Sector) makes up approximately one-quarter of the workforce of DFO (excluding Canadian Coast Guard) and includes research scientists and biologists with broad range of expertise in ocean and freshwater research, as well as physical scientists, chemists, engineers, hydrographers, a range of technical and other scientific support staff, managers, science advisors, and administrators.

Duties

Aquatic Science Technicians IV positions at DFO are diverse in their duties and required skill sets as they contribute to the full range of DFO's core areas of research. In general terms, these positions are expected to: conduct field and/or laboratory activities; collect, compile and report field or laboratory data; using and maintaining database, ensuring maintenance and repair of equipment, and collecting environmental data in support of advancing the scientific understanding of Canada's aquatic resources and ecosystems. They are expected to deliver programs to support decisions by the various management sectors that affect Canadians and the aquatic resources of Canada.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is planning to hire Aquatic Science Technicians IV to focus on freshwater fish habitat science. These positions will contribute to research activities and provide science advice related to regulatory decision-making and policy development to support management programs (e.g. related to the protection of fish and fish habitat in Canada's freshwaters). The Department of Fisheries and Oceans might staff other similar positions.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidate will be established and may be used to staff permanent or temporary (including some seasonal) vacancies within the Science Branch. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for positions in the Gulf Region.

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 diploma or a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural, biology or other science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience providing technical support for scientific field or laboratory projects
• Experience in fieldwork in aquatic environments (freshwater, coastal, or marine)
• Experience collecting, entering and manipulating scientific data
• Experience using software applications for preliminary data treatments and analyses

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic requirements (English Essential, French Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to solve problems

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Judgment

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

CERTIFICATIONS
• Electrofishing
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Swift Water Rescue training
• Wilderness and Remote First Aid
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
• WHMIS certification

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working in remote terrestrial environments
• Experience identifying fish or invertebrate species of the Gulf of St. Lawrence
• Experience conducting land-based field work relating to the assessment of fish populations (using nets, barrier fences, sonar, electrofishing and/or snorkeling)
• Experience installing, operating and maintaining field work equipment
• Experience in handling and processing biological samples

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the biology and habitat requirements of aquatic species in Atlantic Canada.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods of time (for some positions).
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to work in harsh environments on vessels at sea or in remote field settings (for some positions).
Valid motor vehicle driver's license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's license (for some positions).
Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada (for some positions).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - -
Valid motor vehicle driver's license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's license (for some positions).
Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada (for some positions).

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

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. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact (902) 426-4698 or toll free at 1-800-645-5605.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administrated.
A practical test may be administered.
A situational exercise may be administered.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application if you have been previously employed by the government of Canada.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http:// www.cicic.ca/

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this 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.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

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.