Physical Science Officer - Anticipatory

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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 provide a copy of their resume. For this selection process, please do not include/submit a covering letter.

Candidates must respond to the screening questions by providing concrete examples which illustrate how they meet the essential and asset qualifications. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements by answering the online screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly explain how you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. The information provided in the screening questions must be corroborated by your resume.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

You must meet all the essential qualification in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified assessed candidates to staff similar positions at this group and level with various security requirements, conditions of employment as well as various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Toronto, Ontario. The pool may also be used to staff positions for various locations in Canada.

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 acceptable specialization** in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position. Other sciences relevant to the position include biology, mathematics, engineering, computer science, and earth science.
**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:

EX1: Experience compiling, synthesizing and analyzing scientific data from various sources
EX2: Experience in summarizing scientific and technical information and/or manipulation of data for the writing of scientific reports or technical summaries.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1: Knowledge of data quality assurance and control principles and procedures.
K2: Knowledge of methods of collecting, managing and analyzing data related to the field of the position
K3: Knowledge of trends, initiatives and scientific issues related to weather and/or climate monitoring

Behavioural Competencies:

C1: Adaptability
C2: Client Focus
C3: Communication
C4: Thinking
C5: Working with others

** Note: The competencies above have been identified as core behavioural competencies contributing to excellence at Meteorological Service of Canada.

Abilities:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize

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

Asset Education:

Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, earth sciences or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

AEX1: Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems and mapping software. For example: ESRI GIS software suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog etc.).
AEX2: Experience in computer programming, data structures, and algorithms

Operational Requirements:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

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 invited to an interview will be asked 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/.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates how you meet each of assets qualifications (education and experience), if applicable. A person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, it may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

Top-down consideration of scores at any stage of this process may be used to determine the number of qualified candidates.

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.