Research Scientist - Fisheries Acoustic

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Assessment accommodation

Applicants who submitted their application on selection process #20-DFO-QUE-EA-EOS-302592 do not have to submit their application a second time. Due to a low number of applicants, we are extending this advertisement.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in the Quebec Region.

*The group and level to appoint a candidate will be based on his/her experience and qualifications.

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 doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in marine biology, ecology, oceanography, physics or another field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

A minimum of 3 years of experience in conducting research on populations and habitat sciences of marine pelagic organisms using multi-frequency acoustic technologies.

A minimum of 3 years of experience with R, Matlab, SAS, SQL, S+, VB, C++, ADMB, or other scientific programming software.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in conducting quantitative analyses and interpreting data using statistical analytical techniques or tools associated with multivariate datasets in biological, ecological, and/or oceanographic studies.

Experience in producing briefing materials and presentations, as well as presenting research results at scientific symposia, workshops or meetings.

Experience in writing and authoring scientific publications in international peer reviewed journals in the research field with at least two papers in the last 5 years and at least one as first author.

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

Postdoctoral or work experience doing independent research in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in using fisheries acoustic technologies and methods.

Experience in analysing multi-frequency or broadband fisheries acoustic data.

Experience in developing and applying multi-frequency classification algorithms for copepod, krill and fish species.

Experience in developing and providing science-based advice and recommendations to scientists, managers, or stakeholders.

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
Willingness and ability to frequently travel for field work and meeting.
Willingness and ability to handle strenuous work in the field and on vessels for extended periods of time.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Initiative
Judgement
Dependability
Results oriented
Effective interpersonal skills

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada.
Willingness and ability to:
- travel nationally and internationally;
- work in the field for up to 6 weeks continuous per year and travel for up to 12 weeks per year as required;
- work from vessels in remote areas.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

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.