Whale Acoustics Research Assistant *AMENDMENT - CLOSING DATE* - Research Affiliate Program

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Some essential qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failure to do so could result in your application being rejected.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

The Arctic and Aquatic Research Division (AARD) of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is based at the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Division provides information and advice to support the management of Arctic fisheries resources, their habitat and Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and on the Yukon North Slope. Successful management and conservation of these resources depends on acquiring, interpreting and sharing biological information, the processes affecting them and the ecosystem of which they are part.

Challenges of the position:
• Analysis of passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) recordings of whale calls, including automated and manual detection and visual and aural characterization of call type using acoustics software.
• Simultaneous collection of whale acoustics and behavioral data at remote Arctic field sites using equipment such as hydrophones, DTAGs, and drones.
• Boat-based travel and extended stays in tent camps in remote Arctic locations.
• Statistical analyses and modeling of whale acoustics and behavioral data to assess call context and function.
• Data analysis, interpretation, publication (e.g., government reports and peer-reviewed journals), and presentation (e.g., DFO meetings and conferences).

Work environment

Candidates of the program will work at Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Ontario and Prairies Regional office – the Freshwater Institute, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Candidates will also interact with members of the Hunters and Trappers Organizations/Associations and non-governmental organizations in the development and implementation of research plans, and during the dissemination of research findings.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

M.Sc. degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the biological sciences.

Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a PhD program at the University of Manitoba within the Department of Biological Sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in Arctic or remote field settings.
Experience collecting and analyzing cetacean (whale) acoustics data.

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

Knowledge of the application of statistics

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Dependability
Initiative
Thoroughness
Attention to Details

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

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

Information on employment equity

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Willingness and ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.
Valid Health Canada Medical (as required by the position)
Maintaining your student status is a condition of employment. Once you have defended your thesis you are no longer eligible for the program.

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

Applications must be submitted online through www.jobs.gc.ca. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

Candidates invited to attend an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

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/indexe.stm.

Candidates will be communicated with via e-mail. In your application, please include the e-mail address that you wish to use for communication purposes throughout this recruitment initiative. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account on a regular basis.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.