Physical Scientist, Research

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Work environment

The Government of Canada has committed to an Open Data agenda with the intent that data are made open to improve transparency in decision-making and to build public confidence and trust. The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is working to implement open data across its programs supporting Species at Risk, migratory birds, impact assessment, emergency response, protected areas, and broader engagement by Canadians in protection, conservation and stewardship of biodiversity. The position being staffed will assist in making CWS data more accessible to end users to ultimately enable the data to be more effectively considered in decisions affecting wildlife conservation.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one term position. As well, a pool may be created to staff other similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment), language requirements (French essential or Bilingual imperative) and profiles (BBB/BBB, and CBC/CBC) within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Quebec city (Quebec).

The work cannot be done remotely.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

ED1. 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.

Notes:

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.

If you have acquired diplomas abroad, please consult the link below for instructions on degree equivalency:

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in collecting and compiling geospatial data, and analyzing geospatial data with the geospatial software ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.x.

EX2. Experience in developing and implementing data quality control procedures and preparing metadata.

EX3. Recent* and significant** experience in designing and developing large and/or relational databases (for example, ESRI enterprise geodatabase, MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS ACCESS).

EX4. Experience monitoring and maintaining the performance of a database.

* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

If experience cited was acquired within a degree program, applicant must demonstrate autonomy of actions and decisions.

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

EDUCATION:

AED1. Certificate or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field specializing in geomatics or remote sensing or biology or wildlife or natural resource management or computer management or electronic data.

Degree equivalency

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEX1. Experience working with users to design, create and implement management and data collection solutions.

AEX2. Experience using scripting and programming languages (e.g. Python, VB.NET, SQL or others) to process and analyze data.

AEX3. Experience in web GIS application development with ArcGIS Portal or ArcGIS Online.

AEX4. Experience with commercial and/or open source remote-sensing software.

AEX5. Experience in analyzing and managing data related to landscape ecology, wildlife conservation and / or natural resources management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of methodologies, standards and analysis tools related to the field of geomatics and their application from ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software and its extensions.

K2. Knowledge of methods, technologies, trends and issues related to the acquisition and management of geospatial data.

K3. Knowledge of open data standards and metadata associated with geospatial data.

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3. Ability to plan, organize, set priorities and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1. Dependability
PS2. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3. Adaptability
PS4. Judgment
PS5. Initiative and action oriented

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to travel (this could include travel to remote locations).
• Willing and able to work irregular hours and on weekends on occasion.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Reliability 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

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ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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/.

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.