Physical Scientist

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Assessment accommodation

The ability to work on site is expected.

Duties

The employee will be responsible for applying experience and skills to support scientific research and data management through spatial data assembly and mapping. The employee will be responsible for collating existing spatial data, routine mapping exercises, spatial layer creation, and data quality checking. The employee will work in a team environment with research scientists, technical staff, and managers to improve knowledge and understanding of freshwater ecosystems, important species, and habitats.

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 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in biology, geography, environmental science, or resource management.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in applying ArcGIS tools and mapping.
• Experience programming in R, Python, or SQL.
• Experience collating, organizing, and quality checking data in Microsoft Excel or R.
• Experience writing scientific reports and protocols.

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

Education
• Graduation with an MSc from a recognized university in a natural, physical, or applied science.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience writing Python code to run tools in ArcGIS (e.g. ArcPy).
• Experience managing large amounts of data using R and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in conducting aquatic field survey methodologies, especially in remote locations.
• Experience working with First Nations, especially working with traditional forms of knowledge.
• Experience working directly with client groups, other levels of government, or non-government organizations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities and Skills
• Ability to run spatial tools and make maps in ArcGIS.
• Ability to develop code in R, Python, or SQL.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability
• Works effectively with others
• Detail orientated
• Problem solving

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

Knowledge
• Knowledge of freshwater ecology.
• Knowledge of Pacific Salmon biology.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Class 5 drivers license
• Work overtime as required
• Travel as required
• Work in field conditions in adverse weather and in remote locations

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

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

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.