Research Scientist I, II, III, IV and V

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Duties

The Government of Canada announces a call for applications for a research scientist position in physical ocean modeling within the Oceanography Section, Newfoundland Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This position will be located in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre, St. John’s, Newfoundland.

This position is open to persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Should an insufficient number of applicants be identified, within the initial pool, then persons residing outside Canada will be eligible for consideration in this process. Therefore, all candidates are encouraged to apply.

The incumbent will be responsible to acquire and provide knowledge, concepts and methodologies in physical oceanography modelling, on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans objectives for ensuring the conservation of fisheries and aquatic resources, as well as providing safe and secure waterways. The incumbent will design and carry out independent, collaborative, and original scientific research. The incumbents will also be responsible to provide scientific knowledge, data, information, analysis, advice and recommendations to scientists and managers within the Department and to other external organizations including the general public.

Specific aspects of the duties include:

- Contribute to the development of regional ocean models at basin, coastal and nearshore scales based on a state-of-the-art community ocean modelling platform;
- Improve the performance of existing regional models within Fisheries and Oceans Canada;
- Evaluate model performance through joint analysis of model results and observational data;
- Synthesize model and observational data to improve our understanding of the state of the ocean;
- Lead or collaborate with scientists participating in related research and development projects;
- Provide external collaborators with technical support and advice; and
- Write peer-reviewed scientific articles and prepare scientific documents for publication in the form of in-house technical notes and presentations.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one SE-RES position indeterminately. A pool will be established that may be used to staff potential term, indeterminate, assignment, secondment, acting or deployment positions in St. John’s, NL.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education
- Graduation with an acceptable Doctoral Degree from a recognized university with a specialization in physical oceanography or in a related discipline with pertinent experience in physical oceanography modelling.

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Experience in conducting independent research in the modelling in physical oceanography. This must include experience running models and modifying model code beyond routine changes to input/output subroutines.

Graduate school research for M.Sc. or Ph.D. thesis is not considered sufficient to meet this criteria.

- Experience in using observations for the purposes of model analysis or verification beyond graphical display of model output.

- Experience in presenting research findings at scientific workshops or meetings.

- Experience in authoring scientific publications in peer reviewed journals with at least two papers in the last 5 years including at least one as the lead author in physical oceanography or ocean modelling.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

- Experience in research and development using structured or unstructured grid ocean models such as, but not limited to, FVCOM, NEMO, ROMS, MOM, POP, MITgcm.

- Experience in developing or leading collaborative research.

- Experience in writing proposals to fund research.

- Experience in research of the Northwest Atlantic.

- Experience in biogeochemical ocean modelling.

- Experience in analysis of data using modern scientific programming languages, such as, but not limited to R, Python or MATLAB to analyze oceanographic models and observational data.

- Experience in participating in multidisciplinary projects or teams. Provide evidence of any associated publications.** Multidisciplinary would extend beyond physical oceanography to include fields such as biological, chemical or atmospheric sciences, etc.

- Experience conducting research in operational oceanography including work on operational ocean forecasting systems and/or operational oceanographic observing systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities
- Ability to analyze science issues and provide advice and recommendations to managers, researchers, or external clients with respect to the conduct, methodologies, and the findings of scientific projects and investigations.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

- Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities.

- Ability to manage scientific projects.

Personal Suitability
- Judgement
- Dependability
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Motivation

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Work flexible hours and overtime
- May be required to travel nationally and internationally

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

These are incumbent based positions, therefore the level and salary will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate.

Although preference will be given to Canadian citizens, non-Canadians are encouraged to apply. The offer of employment does not ensure foreign nationals Permanent Residency in Canada. Non-Canadian candidates should apply for non-immigrant status (i.e. temporary status) and an employment visa.

Original education credential(s). 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.