Physical Sciences Officer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Intent of the process

This is a continuous intake inventory to create and maintain an inventory for future opportunities. This process may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various security requirements, conditions of employment as well as various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Toronto, Ontario. The inventory may also be used to staff positions for various locations in Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Note:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Experience compiling, synthesizing and analyzing scientific data from various sources
EX2: Experience in preparing and writing scientific reports or technical summaries

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of meteorological instruments, methods of observations and measurement uncertainty principles as defined in WMO-No. 8

Behavioural Competencies:
C1: Analytical thinking
C2: Dependability
C3: Initiative
C4: Resourcefulness
C5: Thoroughness

Abilities:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to conduct quantitative analyses and interpret data using statistical techniques
A4: Ability to apply data quality assurance and control principles

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

Asset Education:
AsE1: Graduation with an electrical or mechanical Engineering degree

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
AsEX1: Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems and mapping software (e.g. ESRI GIS software suite ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.)
AsEX2: Experience developing custom scripts in a variety of computer programming languages (e.g. Python, C/C++, Javascript, SQL, etc.) to improve process efficiency and effectiveness
AsEX3: Experience working with a formal Quality Management System (QMS), such as ISO 9001
AsEX4: Experience utilizing business intelligence and/or data analytics tools, such as Power BI or Tableau
AsEX5: Experience in atmospheric monitoring and/or operations
AsEX6: Experience in providing scientific recommendations to different audiences

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
May require occasional travel nationally and/or internationally
May require frequent travel to national offices
Occasional overtime may be required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the essential and asset education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements by answering the online screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly explain how you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. The information provided in the screening questions must be corroborated by your resume.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

You must meet all the essential qualification in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level (or equivalent) who apply to the process, may be considered for deployment. Candidates at level (or equivalent) must apply to the process and may be invited for a formal or informal assessment.

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.