PHYSICAL SCIENTIST II

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Duties

The employee will be responsible for applying experience, knowledge and skills to write ‘state-of-knowledge’ reports on various coastal ports of Canada to support the development of petroleum spill response plans. The employee will research, compile and review relevant existing information, data and other materials in the literature, internet and other appropriate sources about geography, oceanography, hydrography, petroleum products, handling facilities and transportation systems, as well as information about past petroleum spills and lessons learned from them. The employee will be responsible for writing and coordinating the editing, translation and preparation of the reports for publication on DFO and other web pages. Additionally, the position will require supporting others in coordinating the production of a short video on oil spill research, writing short information summaries on oil spill behaviour and research, and assisting with writing other information materials as required.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one PC-02 position on a temporary basis for a period of approximately two years in Dartmouth, NS.

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

- 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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- Experience conducting literature reviews and compiling information and data on environmental science or oceanography.
- Experience writing technical reports or scientific publications.
- Experience giving technical or scientific presentations in meetings and workshops.
- Experience developing scientific content for web platforms or videos.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

- Experience with assessments of marine transport and port facilities for handling petroleum products.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of methods and tools (e.g., EndNote) used to search for and cite references materials, information and data.
- Knowledge of factors that influence the behaviour and fate of oil spills in marine environments.

ABILITIES

- Ability to summarize technical or scientific information in a manner that can be understood by a general audience.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Judgement
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of models used to forecast the movement of oil spills in water.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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

Must be willing to work the majority of time in an office environment using a computer, and be willing to travel nationally for meetings, as required.

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.