Research Scientist – Wildlife Ecology (2 Streams)

Update: Poster extended to October 15, 2019

Important messages

PLEASE NOTE: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as WOMEN.

***Information to be provided in your application must include Resume and a List of Publications.***

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is always looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our team. Our success lies in a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. Are you looking for an environment that offers many challenges with the opportunity to work on high profile issues? If you wish to contribute significantly by sharing your expertise, knowledge and initiative in the achievement of government priorities, we may have the job opportunity for you.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established through this process and will be used to staff identical or similar positions across Canada with various tenures, language requirements and/or profiles, security requirements and conditions of employment.
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►STREAM 1: Ecological modelling position (Ottawa, ON)
►STREAM 2: Avian (marine or terrestrial) ecology positions (Delta, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Ottawa, ON; Québec City, QC)

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)

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EDUCATION

►Criterion for all positions:

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural sciences related to the duties of the position.

SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY/RECOGNITION:
Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES) (Revised October 1, 1999).

Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:

a) Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
b) Operational research and scientific analysis;
c) Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Candidates should indicate clearly how they meet the productivity and recognition requirements of the position.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE

►Criterion for all positions:

• Experience in the design, planning and implementation of research programs related to applied wildlife ecology
• Experience in the analysis of quantitative ecological data.
• Experience in writing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field of wildlife ecology.

YOU ALSO HAVE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

►Specific to ecological modelling position:

• Recent* and significant** experience in the development and application of novel statistical modelling approaches to problems in applied wildlife ecology.

►Specific to avian ecology positions:

• Recent* and significant** experience in the design, planning and implementation of novel applied field research related to avian ecology.

* Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
** Significant is defined as at least 3 years.

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

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

►Criteria for all positions:

• Experience in applying scientific results to policies or programs in wildlife management or conservation.
• Experience in writing research grant applications or proposals as principal investigator or co-investigator.
• Experience interacting with governments (e.g. provincial, territorial, municipal), indigenous groups, industry or other stakeholders.
• Experience in supervising field personnel.

►Specific to ecological modelling position:

• Experience in developing and using dynamic ecological modelling approaches such as individual-based, or stochastic, or spatially structured (state-space) models.
• Experience in developing and using modelling approaches to assess cumulative effects.
• Experience in developing and using decision-science approaches and tools to inform wildlife or habitat conservation decision-making.

►Specific to avian ecology positions:

• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams to compile and analyze data to assess population dynamics, foodwebs, or ecosystem dynamics.
• Experience analysing data to assess habitat selection, or migratory connectivity, or population dynamics (e.g. trend analyses, population viability analyses, or mark-recapture analyses)
• Experience working collaboratively with partners to apply research findings to conservation and management (e.g., agriculture, forestry, etc.).
• Experience working with the ecology of Marine Birds

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

Various language requirements
A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements such as English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE:

►Criteria for all positions:

• Knowledge of current theory, research and analytical techniques in wildlife ecology, particularly in the areas of population ecology and community ecology.
• Knowledge of current theory and research in the areas of wildlife management and conservation biology.
• Knowledge of current conservation and management issues affecting Migratory Birds and Species at Risk.

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ABILITIES/SKILLS

►Criteria for all positions:

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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PERSONAL SUITABILITY

►Criteria for all positions:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Judgement

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to undertake program travel by various modes of transportation (e.g., car, airplane, boat).
• Willingness to work in adverse environmental conditions.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and on weekends on occasion.
• Valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security clearance: Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

• Pre-employment medical

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed. Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (interview, reference check, etc.). Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled.

Please note that any information provided through this selection process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential and asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your application. An assignment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.

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.