Aquatic Ecosystems Technician

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

A tip for success – In responding to both the essential screening and the asset screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

Clarification will not be solicited so please be clear and thorough.

Work environment

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Watch these videos to see what awaits you:

→ DFO and CCG: Our department, your department:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_CKQ9XKGXk

→ Bedford Institute of Oceanography:
https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/videos/bio-iob-eng.html

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff a six-month opportunity (with potential for extensions) within the Aquatic Ecosystems Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region. A fully or partially qualified pool may be created to staff, similar and temporary, vacancies at this level within the Aquatic Ecosystems Branch.

**Important: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, employees of Aquatic Ecosystems are currently working remotely. The department is actively working on a flexible, phased approach for the safe return of employees to their usual workspaces. Therefore, this opportunity will likely be a remote working opportunity until it is deemed safe for our branch to return to the workplace.

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 from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Oceans Technology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience doing field work related to a marine environment (e.g., sampling systems and methods; operation of remote vehicles; marine spatial data collection ).

Experience collecting or managing data related to a marine environment (e.g. oceans, fish or fish habitat).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Attention to Detail;
• Works effectively with others;
• Initiative/ Action-orientation;
• Dependability.

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

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preparing technical reports or summaries.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Occasional requirement to travel.
• Occasional requirement to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-placement Health Evaluation may be required.
• Requirement to work in a field environment, 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

**Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process. You can find information and guidance on preparing an effective application at the below link:

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/education-and-jobs/finding-a-job/federal-government-jobs

Applications will only be accepted on-line - click the “Apply Now” button to prepare and submit your application.

Please note that various methods of assessment may be used such as interviews, tests, reference checks, behavioral based assessments and verification of work samples.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice; please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. 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.
 

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.