Biologist / Senior Biologist

Important messages

Are you a resourceful multi-tasker who thrives on variety and collaboration? Do you want to connect with an amazing team of professionals who share your passion and commitment to service excellence?

We are a team of dedicated and dynamic professionals looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our community of thousands of talented and diverse employees. Our employees make a difference in Canada by bringing a range of skill and experience to the work they do.

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we are proud to:
• Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation;
• Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees – many resources and initiatives are available such as the Working on Wellness program, which promotes work-life balance and access to LifeSpeak, which is an innovative health and wellness platform;
• Provide wide-ranging career opportunities, as we are the third largest Federal Public Service Department in British Columbia;
• Commit to continuous learning and employees’ career development;
• Be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the past four years.

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Intent of the process

This process may be used to staff similar positions in various locations of various tenures.

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 specialization in a biological science;
or
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.

*Candidates who graduate by spring 2021 may also be considered.

Note: 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
• Experience working in natural resource management or with environmental issues.
• Experience assessing, synthesizing or analyzing science-based information from a variety of sources.
• Experience providing or contributing to developing science-based advice and recommendations.
• Experience providing status updates, briefings or presentations.

BI-03 only:
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships or partnerships with stakeholders or organizations.

Note: For BI-02 and BI-03 positions, recent experience is required for all experience factors above and is defined as performing the duties within the last 5 years.

BI-03 positions: Significant experience is required for all experience factors above and is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 2 years on a full-time basis.

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

Education:
Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a biological science or other field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience with Indigenous, partner or stakeholder consultations or engagement on environmental issues.
• Experience using computer software for fisheries management purposes, including databases and reporting tools.
• Experience in fisheries resource management, including identifying problems and solutions, and communicating recommendations to decision makers on fisheries issues.
• Experience with the listing or recovery of species at risk.
• Experience in marine planning or managing protected areas.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience using spatial information visualization or analysis tools.
• Experience conducting regulatory reviews to evaluate the environmental effects of projects on aquatic species or ecosystems.
• Experience conducting field work.
• Experience with salmon management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Effective written and oral communication skills

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

Abilities
• Ability to analyze and interpret biological data using MS Excel or other modern programming language.

Competencies:
• Leadership

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion, including weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel. Travel may be to remote locations by various modes of transportation.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Dependent on the position, a valid Driver’s License may be required.
• Dependent on the position, a valid medical assessment may be required.
• Security Clearance: Dependent on the position, Reliability Status or Secret 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.

The depth and breadth of experience may be considered in selecting candidates for further consideration. In such a case, only the top ranking candidates will be invited to the next phase of the evaluation.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

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

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.