Aquatic Veterinarian

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Assessment accommodation

A written take-home exam will be distributed on February 4th, and will be due on February 7, 2021. Interviews will be conducted on February 10 and 11, 2021. Please ensure you are available on these dates.

At least two of the three references must be professional in nature.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 position on a term basis (with the possibility to change to indeterminate), in Courtenay, BC and 1 indeterminate position, in Nanaimo, BC, although alternative work locations may be considered.

A pool of candidates will be established. The pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications within the department in various locations and/or tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and/or assignments.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
- Graduation from a recognized school of veterinary medicine.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Eligibility for membership in a Canadian veterinary association.

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience conducting necropsies, disease investigations/health checks and sample collection on finfish.
- Experience in production animal medicine, including the evaluation or design of biosecurity and health management protocols.
- Experience managing data effectively, and performing analysis.
- Experience interpreting and applying field observations, test results, and gross and histo-pathology to diagnose the presence or absence of disease.

- Experience in the management of human and financial resources (VM-03 only).

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

EDUCATION:
- A graduate degree in epidemiology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience providing veterinary services for salmonids in intensive culture.
- Experience working in a regulatory capacity.
- Experience in veterinary pathology, epidemiology or other specialized field of veterinary medicine.
- Experience conducting research, studies, trials or publishing results in a field relevant to the position.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness and ability to conduct work out-of-doors under varying climatic conditions.
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations via boats, planes and vehicles for long durations.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of aquatic animal pathogens, pathology, and disease diagnostics.
- Knowledge of governing legislation and regulations in aquatic animal health.
- Knowledge of current practices and issues in aquaculture or salmonid enhancement within Canada.

COMPETENCIES:
- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Working effectively with others
- Leadership (VM-03 only)
- Communication skills

ABILITIES:
- Ability to provide expert veterinary advice, including written reports, standard operating procedures, or affidavits.
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s licence.
Medical fitness in accordance with certification by Health Canada.

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 identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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.