Aquatic Science Chemist III

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Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is looking for an Aquatic Science Chemist III (CH-03) to join the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

In this role you will manage a laboratory, maintain existing analytical equipment and also develop new analytical methods in the field of carbonate and tracer chemistry. Your experience and knowledge will assist you in troubleshooting sensitive analytical equipment both in the laboratory and at sea. Working in a team environment, you will supervise staff and students and be responsible for their health and safety. You will be able to lead the chemistry component of oceanography missions and deal with deployment logistics. Lastly, you will apply data quality control procedures, present results orally and contribute to peer reviewed publications.

Does this role interest you? If so, apply now for an opportunity to be a part of something bigger!

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one permanent position with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ecosystems and Ocean Science Sector in Dartmouth, NS. A pool of qualified candidates will also be established for additional staffing opportunities.

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)

►Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in chemistry or other natural science relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

►Experience in chemical analysis of natural water in laboratory and field environments
►Experience in data management, data analysis and interpretation of scientific data
►Experience in presenting scientific results to peers and managers at meetings, workshops and conferences
►Experience in publishing papers in peer-reviewed science journals
►Experience in designing and leading a scientific projects
►Experience in supervision and management of staff in a science laboratory or field environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

►Knowledge of the scientific principles of chemical oceanography
►Knowledge of marine carbonate chemistry
►Knowledge of marine tracer chemistry
►Knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis
►Ability to provide scientific advice and recommendations to clients or managers
►Ability to use, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation used in the field of marine carbonate chemistry
►Ability to communicate orally
►Ability to communicate effectively in writing
►Judgement
►Dependability
►Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

►Graduation with a M.Sc. or Ph.D. from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in chemistry or other natural science relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

►Experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of gas chromatographs
►Experience in the use of data analysis software relevant to marine carbonate chemistry research
►Experience in conducting research on board large oceanographic research vessels

►Knowledge of gas chromatography
►Knowledge of operation and maintenance of chemical oceanographic sensors

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

►A valid Health Canada medical (Scientific Field Personnel)
►Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime
►Work at sea on research vessels for up to 12 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

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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications prior to being appointed to a position.

You will be asked to provide proof (original documentation will be required) of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not necessarily mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process, or to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

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.

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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and to your e-mail. You must check your e-mail account frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please ensure your e-mail address accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will consider that you are not interested in participating in this selection process should you not respond to our communication.

When communicating with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number (TBD) in the subject field of your email.

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


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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection 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.