Sea Lamprey Control Program Stream 1:Biologist; Stream 2: Senior Biologist

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (if applicable). 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 pay careful attention to the screening and text questions in your application. Candidates will not be contacted for missing or incomplete information.

Work environment

Work, life, balance. Living in Sault Ste. Marie offers the kind of balanced lifestyle that everyone wants. A great career, and the time and space to prioritize what matters most. As a vibrant community of 73,000, Sault Ste. Marie provides a mix of urban and natural amenities that offer a safe, affordable and active lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes. Living in Sault Ste. Marie offers the kind of lifestyle that people dream about. The right job and the right amount of space to breathe and prioritize what matters the most that day.

A border town, Sault Ste. Marie is located just across the river from Michigan. A two-minute drive over the International Bridge means easier access to shopping, travel options and weekend getaways to popular tourist destinations like Petoskey, Boyne Mountain Resort and Traverse City.

In Sault Ste. Marie, it’s all about affordability. And that means more money to do the things that matter most to you. With the average cost of a three-bedroom detached home under the $200,000.00 mark, entering the housing market in Sault Ste. Marie is more affordable than similar urban centres. When you combine this with relatively low property taxes, living in the community is even more appealing. Top-notch educational institutions, great healthcare facilities, and an accessible transportation system are what you can expect when you arrive.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff position(s) that are based in Sault Ste. Marie. The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions throughout Fisheries and Oceans Canada on an indeterminate, term, secondment or acting basis.

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)

For all positions:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

For all positions:
Experience in an aquatic resource management program.

For BI02 positions only:
Experience working in teams in the field or laboratory to deliver work as per scientific or technical protocols.

For BI03 positions only:
Experience supervising personnel.
Experience managing financial and material resources.
Experience providing technical advice to the management team and external stakeholders.

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

For all positions:
Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

For all positions:
Experience in communicating technical information to various audiences including Indigenous peoples.
Experience using Geographic Information Systems and software to analyze this information and create products from it.
Experience in an integrated invasive species management program.

For BI02 positions only:
Experience providing advice towards planning a seasonal field program, with daily delivery and reporting observations supervisors and field teams
Experience using laboratory and field sampling equipment

For BI03 positions only:
Experience supervising interdisciplinary teams during the application of standard and technical operating procedures for applied research and monitoring.

Willing to obtain:
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training or Equivalent
• Marine Emergency Duty Training – A1 or A3 Level
• Marine Radio Operators Certificate
• Valid Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Fish/Mollusc Exterminator Licence

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

For all positions:
Knowledge of life history and habitat requirements of freshwater animals including species at risk found in the Great Lakes Basin.
Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Sea Lamprey Control Program

For all positions:
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to analyze scientific information.

For BI03 positions only:
Leadership

For all positions:
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Judgement
Initiative

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

For all positions:
Knowledge of aquatic toxicology.

For all positions:
Ability to solve problems and prioritize tasks
Ability to manage information both technical and non-technical using relational databases

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must satisfy medical requirements, including ECG with no limitations
Valid driver’s licence (Ontario class G or equivalent)
Willing and able to transport dangerous goods using a variety of vehicles and vessels
Willing and able to travel in Canada and the USA, often for periods of up to 20 but possibly up to 27 consecutive days
Willing and able to travel to remote locations via truck, aircraft, boat, or other means with occasional overnight stays in tents
Willing and able to conduct strenuous work out-of-doors under varying climatic conditions, sometimes in remote and rugged locations
Willing and able to lift and carry, often over uneven ground, supplies and equipment weighing up to 23 kg
Willing and able to work shift-work and overtime

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 will be sought.
An interview will be administered.
A written examination will be administered.

Candidates invited to the interview will be required to bring their original education credentials, a current driver's licence and proof of citizenship for verification.

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/indexe.stm.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Top down selection may be used at any point in the assessment process.

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.