Biologist

Update: Closing date amended: November 28th 2019.

Important messages

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.

Assessment accommodation

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• A group interview is planned as an evaluation tool. Those invited to this evaluation stage will have to go to the Institut-Maurice Lamontagne.
• We encourage students who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program with a specialization in biology and who are on track to obtain their degree (bachelor's degree) by the summer of 2020 to apply.
• A cover letter is not required, you only need to answer the screening questions and submit your CV.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Duties

The Ecosystem Management Directorate has three programs:
• Oceans management;
• Species at risk management and;
• The fish and fish habitat protection program.

Among other things, BI-02 biologists are asked to conduct analyses, participate and consult with various partners, draft documents and make management recommendations regarding the implementation of various regulatory and protection programs.

Work environment

The mandate of the Regional Ecosystem Management Branch is to ensure the conservation and protection of aquatic, freshwater and marine ecosystems in the Quebec Region through the implementation of policies that derive from federal legislation. We are located in Mont-Joli, at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, on the shores of the St. Lawrence Estuary. It is an exceptional work environment, dynamic as desire, where you can achieve your professional ambitions while meeting people who are passionate about their field.

Come and see for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9XM39M6T2Q

Intent of the process

As a result of this process, a pool of candidates will be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures and linguistic profiles at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli, Quebec.

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 specialization in a biological science.

Note
The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Have experience working with partners on issues related to the management of living natural resources.
• Experience in analysis, summary and reporting using data or information related to natural environment research.

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

Various language requirements
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Information on language requirements

SKILLS
• Ability to mobilize
• Ability to create a network
• Ability to synthesize and analyze
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Judgment

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Be available to work quickly according to the needs to be met.

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.

Information on employment equity

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

Please note that any communication from this selection process may be used for the assessment of qualifications.

A tool for managing the volume of applications could be used.

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.