Ecosystem Modeling Scientist

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Assessment accommodation

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Research Scientist (RES) appointments are incumbent based. Therefore, the level of the position is determined by the qualifications/accomplishments of the successful candidate as determined by a committee.

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We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada, you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to fill 1 SE-RES position on a determinate basis.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, various linguistic requirements, language requirements and profile(s), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications). For the experience criteria, please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience. If you meet any of the asset experience criteria, please include this in your cover letter."

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

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification.

Productivity/Recognition
• A proven record of scientific publication in relevant peer-reviewed journals, published reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from operational research and scientific analysis.
• Achievement in the form of scientific leadership in the design and resourcing of research projects.
• Demonstration of following through on ecological research projects from large spatial analysis to publication.

Degree equivalency

• Experience conducting and planning research studies using advanced statistical (spatial and time series) and modeling techniques in the ecological sciences, including the integration of multiple models.
• Experience communicating results of research through peer-reviewed publications, reports and presentations.
• Experience using geospatial analytical software linked to the R programming environment, Python, SpaDES, Landis II, Patchworks, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the theories and principles, methods, and techniques of forest ecology, landscape ecology and population ecology.

• Ability to undertake advanced research using computer simulations in both spatial and aspatial contexts.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

• Adaptability
• Team Player

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

• Experience working directly with forest companies in a research context.
• Experience supervising scientific technical staff, students, and visiting scientists researching forest-ecosystem issues in Canada.
• Experience working directly with NRCan or other federal government department researchers.
• Experience working with indigenous communities.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and geospatial data-analysis techniques.

• Knowledge of boreal-forest ecology in Canada.
• Knowledge of the theories and principles of conservation science and species recovery.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations concerning species at risk.

• Ability to identify, extract, organize and synthesize relevant information from different information sources.
• Ability to develop research collaborations and partnerships.

• Discernment

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Operational Requirements:
• Willing and able to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail and air.
• Ability to commence and work independently from home.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Communication for this process will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification. 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/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when selecting a candidate for appointment.

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.