Genomics Research Scientists (Stream 1: Tree physiology and genomics, Stream 2: Tree pathology)

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

**Eligible veterans and CAF members may apply.** The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to fill two research positions in genomics in Natural Resources Canada’ Canadian Forest Service (Laurentian Forestry Centre, Quebec City) for varying tenures (determinate or indeterminate), with bilingual imperative profile requirements (BBB/BBB).

Positions to be filled: 2

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 an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in one of the following fields: in biology, plant physiology, plant ecophysiology, plant pathology, forestry, agriculture, environmental sciences or related science relevant to the position.

Productivity or Recognition:
Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES) (Revised October 1, 1999).

Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
•Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
•Operational research and scientific analysis;
•Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Stream 1:
- Significant* research experience in plant physiology or ecophysiology.
Stream 2:
- Significant* research experience in plant pathology.

Streams 1 and 2:
- Experience in the design and conduct of research in one or more of the following fields: tree physiology, functional tree genomics, tree-environment interactions, tree biotic or abiotic stresses, host-pest relationships, genomics of plant pathogens, other fields related to positions related to plants or forestry.
- Significant* experience of genomic and bioinformatic analysis tools and methods and their application to the study of issues specific to trees, soils, insects, forest pathogens or the environment or other related field.
- Significant* experience in the use of statistical analysis methods.
- Experience in establishing experimental devices (field or laboratory).
- Experience in developing research grant or research funding applications.

*“Significant experience” means a minimum of five (5) years of which three (3) years may have been acquired during doctoral training.

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

Assets
- Extensive experience ** in the design and conduct of research in one or more of the following fields: tree physiology, functional tree genomics, tree-environment interactions, tree biotic or abiotic stresses, host-pest interactions, genomics of plant pathogens.
- Extensive experience** in the preparation and microscopic analysis of biological specimens under microscopy using advanced techniques (e.g. confocal microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy)
- Extensive experience** in ecology and molecular evolution
- Extensive experience** in the use of remote sensing tools and data
- Experience in supervising or coordinating human resources work (may include students)
- Experience working on multidisciplinary or large-scale projects

**“Extensive experience” means at least one (1) year’s experience.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Abilities
- Ability to communicate efficiently verbally.
- Ability to communicate efficiently by writing.
- Ability to formulate relevant research questions on forestry issues.

Personal suitabilities
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Leadership
- Judgment
- Collaboration and team spirit
- Strategic thinking

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

Operational requirements
- Be able to travel nationally and internationally.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of employment
- A medical certificate may be required
- Valid driver's license

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

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.