Aquatic Science Technician - ANTICIPATORY

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool will be created in anticipation of future vacancies in the following locations: Nanaimo, Sidney, West Vancouver and Cultus Lake, BC. The pool may also 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: 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
-Completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a field of natural, physical or applied sciences or engineering relevant to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE - ALL LEVELS (EG-03/EG-04/EG-05)
-Experience providing technical support for scientific field or laboratory projects in one or more of the following areas: fish population science, fish stock assessment, fish habitat science, fisheries productivity science, marine mammal ecology, marine mammal stock assessment, ecosystem science, biodiversity science, aquatic invasive species, species at risk, aquaculture science, animal health, fish husbandry, genomics or biotechnology, benthic ecology, or oceanography.
-Experience in the collection and management of samples or data.
-Experience in the use of computer software for analyses of data, preparation of graphical output, and report preparation.
-Experience operating and maintaining lab or field equipment.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR EG-04 & EG-05 POSITIONS:
-Experience in analyzing and interpreting data.
-Experience working independently with minimal supervision.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR EG-05 POSITIONS:
-Experience planning logistics and managing independent work teams for technical support in scientific field or laboratory projects.
-Experience developing technology or methodologies.
-Experience giving technical advice to internal or external clients.

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

• Experience in managing projects and applying project management principles and best practices.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Showing initiative and being action oriented
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Communication skills
- Dependability
- Leadership (EG4/ EG 5 only)

Conditions of employment

Security clearance dependent on the position being hired: Reliability or Secret.

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• For some positions: Willing and able to travel.
• Dependent on the position, a valid Driver’s License may be required.
• Dependent on the position, a valid medical assessment may be required.

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.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

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.