Aquatic Science Biologist, Section Head

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Duties

Under the general direction of the designated Division Manager, is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and management of a designated Science Section with program delivery responsibility at the Regional level. Organizes and administers all activities of the Section and is responsible for managing Section resources (human and financial). Coordinates the work of the Section with collaborators in industry, provincial departments, universities, and other federal departments to maximize benefits and ensures that programs are in keeping with Departmental policies and priorities. Represents the Division on zonal, national and international organizations. Proposes, plans, conducts, and supervises research projects and performs other related duties.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this, lower level or similar positions within the Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, deployment, secondment, or assignment basis.

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 in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in leading scientific and research activities in at least one of the following areas:
o Population research or assessment
o Biodiversity science
o Aquatic surveys
o Aquatic ecology
o Aquaculture science
o Ecosystem monitoring and science
o Physical or biological oceanography

(Note: Graduation from a recognized program in these areas will not be accepted as work experience.)

Experience in managing financial, material and human resources.

Experience in supervision.

Experience in managing scientific projects through completion.

Experience in client service delivery or collaboration with various partners such as private sector, non-governmental, academic, provincial or federal organizations or representatives.

Experience providing scientific information, advice and/or recommendations to internal or external clients/stakeholders.

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

Graduation with a post-graduate degree in science from a recognized post-secondary institution, with specialization in biology, chemistry, physics, oceanography, or in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience leading scientific teams in field, laboratory settings or on research vessels.

Experience managing and protecting scientific data, databases and applications.

Experience in developing, or adapting information from technical publications into communication material or program proposals.

Experience in preparing and managing goods, services contracts and/or collaborative agreements.

Experience in providing science advice for decision-making purposes.

Experience working with stakeholder groups such as commercial or recreational fishing industry, Indigenous organizations, provinces, academia or other stakeholder groups.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the process of conducting research and/or monitoring in a field and/or at-sea setting including facing challenges and developing solutions to address them.

Ability to prioritize
Ability to influence
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

Effective interpersonal skills
Judgment
Initiative

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Achieve Results

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

Travel (including overnight stays) domestically and internationally;
Participate in field, at sea or laboratory studies which may require periods of greater physical effort (for some positions);
Work flexible hours and overtime on short notice;
Work in harsh environments on vessels at sea or in remote field settings (for some positions).

Conditions of employment

Valid driver’s license (for some positions).

Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada (for some positions).

Security: Reliability or Secret clearance, depending on the position being staffed.

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

Please note that the process will involve an online assessment, through a service provider EPSI. Assessments will take place Winter 2021.

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.