Field Technologist III and IV

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Intent of the process

The intent for this anticipatory process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for EG-03 and EG-04 Field Technologist positions in Ocean and Ecosystems Science Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region. These anticipatory positions will be staffed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on a temporary or permanent basis.

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

All Positions:
One of the following:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution program in a natural or applied science, mechanical design, ocean technology, oceanography, or other marine related field logistics; or
• An acceptable combination of education (minimum of secondary school graduation), training, or apprenticeship, in combination with work-related experience, related to marine related field programs. This may include military training programs or formal work-related training programs, certifications, or designations, and/or applied work-related marine technical field experience, as examples.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

All Positions:
• Minimum 2-years of work experience applying principles and strategies to solve marine-related field technologist problems;
• Experience working under the direction of project leaders on the preparation or mobilization/demobilization of marine-related field projects, such as (but not limited to) ocean science research programs or offshore petroleum activities, as two examples;
• Experience using computer-based software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations) in support of work-related tasks and communications;
• Experience working in marine-related field settings, such as on offshore vessels/platforms, coastal vessels/platforms, and/or in proximity of water (e.g., wharves, jetties, etc.).

Additional Requirements for EG-04:
• Minimum 5-years of work experience as a project leader, or directly supporting a project leader, on the preparation and mobilization/demobilization of marine-related field projects, such as (but not limited to) ocean science research programs or offshore petroleum activities, as two examples;
• Experience leading marine-related field program logistics, in a team setting, including the communication of program logistics to management and other team members.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

All Positions:
• Experience preparing and maintaining marine winches and/or other marine hydraulic equipment;
• Experience with calibration standardization of oceanographic instrumentation and/or experience preparing, deploying, and/or recovering oceanographic equipment (e.g., sampling instruments or moorings);
• Experience using geographic information systems (GIS), Matlab, R-data analysis software, and/or mooring design/mooring analysis software.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

All Positions:
• Knowledge of mechanical and electronic devices (e.g., winches, etc.) and/or field instrumentation (e.g., environmental sampling devices, etc.) used in the marine environment and/or approaches, techniques, and/or platforms used to study the marine environment
• Knowledge of project management approaches and strategies

ABILITIES

All Positions:
• Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to communicate orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

All Positions:
• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

All Positions:
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All Positions:
• A valid Health Canada medical
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime
• Work at sea on research vessels for up to 4 weeks per year as required
• Valid driver’s license

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

DFO recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.