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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to hire one indeterminate position immediately in Nanaimo, BC. A pool will be created in anticipation of future vacancies. The pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications within the department in various locations and/or tenures throughout the Pacific Region.

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)

EDUCATION:
• 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:
• Experience in managing financial, human and material resources.
• Experience in building and managing teams that can implement aquatic science projects or programs.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams or external stakeholders, partners or clients*.
* stakeholders, partners or clients may include (but not limited to): Indigenous partners, federal, provincial and municipal departments and agencies, private sector organizations, scientific and technical experts, industry representatives, ENGOs or the public.
• Experience leading complex** projects or initiatives that contribute to scientific understanding and management advice for aquatic habitat or aquatic species.
**Complex is defined as two or more of the following characteristics: high profile (i.e. attracting public or media attention); involving multiple stakeholders; multi-jurisdictional/multi-disciplinary in nature; involving third-party interests; requiring multiple consultations; or having a significant impact.
• Experience analyzing information from a variety of sources and providing information and advice on issues related to the management or conservation of aquatic resources.
• Experience in writing technical reports, briefings or other similar documents or publications, and carrying out briefings for senior management on program planning and implementation, issue management, and/or client services.
• Experience in communicating organizational priorities to supervisors to guide the assignment and supervision of scientific staff.

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

EDUCATION:
• Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a natural, physical or applied science with a specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in building and managing teams to implement complex science projects or programs in aquatic science and technology, particularly relating to one or more of the following: (i) applied aquatic technology, (ii) aquarium or animal husbandry services, (iii) lab analysis (iv) marine acoustic or visual survey tools (v) fisheries stock assessment and/or monitoring programs.
• Experience with policies and guidelines related to animal care in a research setting, and their application to fish and invertebrate research and husbandry.
• Experience working with, storing, and managing data of high complexity and volume; such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), acoustic or visual data, or other.
• Experience in managing large and diverse teams including representatives from various organizations.
• Experience in collaborating with other science professionals, partners and/or stakeholder groups to develop innovative solutions in complex scientific topics such as fish stock assessment or marine conservation.
• Experience in exercising authority under section 34 of the Financial Administration Act.
• Experience in evaluating the effects of human activity on the marine environment.
• Experience in managing an animal or plant diagnostic laboratory or program.
• Experience working with a quality management program.
• Experience in the application of stock assessment concepts and policies relevant to DFO’s sustainable fisheries framework and the precautionary approach.
• Experience in the application or implementation of policies and/or guidelines relating to occupational safety and health in the workplace.
• Experience in developing and implementing program management frameworks / processes in order to deliver required outputs such as strategic advice for decision makers.
• Experience in presenting science programs and advice to a wide range of audiences including First Nations, Industry representatives, other clients, or the public.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Mobility associated with possession of a valid BC Drivers licence.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada as well as internationally.
• Flexibility in hours of work.
• Willingness and ability to undertake occasional weekend and overtime work as required
• Willingness and ability to carry out field work offshore in small boats and larger research vessels.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Effective leadership and motivational skills
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific issues effectively orally and in writing.

Conditions of employment

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

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.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.