Physical Science Officer (PC-02) / Wildlife Biologist (BI-02)

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please clearly identify the group and level (BI-02 / PC-02) that you are applying for.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) term PC-02 position in Toronto, Ontario. A pool may be created and similar PC-02 and BI-02 positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment) and/or security requirements (reliability or secret) within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Ontario 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)

For BI-02 positions only:
ED1: 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.

For PC-02 positions only:
ED2: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position such as geography, ecology, biology, conservation sciences, environmental sciences or natural resources.

Degree equivalency

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
EX1: Experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting information from scientific publications, technical reports, aboriginal traditional knowledge, or primary data sources related to wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
EX2: Experience preparing written reports or publications on the topic of wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
EX3: Experience working on projects or programs involving surveying, monitoring, or management of wildlife or habitat.

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

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
AED1: Graduation with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate) 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.
AED2: Possession of a certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), wildlife or ecosystem management, ecological restoration or another field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
AEX1: Experience working with Indigenous peoples, Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge, environmental non-government organizations or other levels of government.
AEX2: Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to analyze geospatial data related to wildlife or habitat.
AEX3: Experience compiling, analyzing or managing environmental data.
AEX4: Experience with field-based data or sample collection and use of field equipment (for example, GPS, acoustic recording units, camera traps, or other instruments).
AEX5: Experience conducting or planning logistics for field work in remote locations, such as in northern Ontario or similarly remote locations.
AEX6: Experience working on projects or programs related to wildlife, habitat or ecosystems of northern Ontario.

For PC-02 positions only:
AEX7: Experience working in programs related to one or both of the following:
• management of conservation lands or protected areas;
• acquiring or securing land
AEX8: Experience assessing environmental effects or mitigation of proposed industrial, commercial or other developments on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
AEX9: Experience conducting plant identification surveys in Ontario wetlands.

For BI-02 positions only:
AEX10: Experience in recovery planning for species at risk.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
K1. Knowledge of at least one of the following:
• terrestrial species at risk in Canada, including their habitat needs and threats; or
• migratory birds in Canada, including their habitat needs and threats
K2. Knowledge of principles and practices of wildlife and habitat conservation.

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.
A4. Ability to summarize and analyze information and provide recommendations.

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
PS1: Working effectively with others.
PS2: Showing Initiative / Being action-oriented.
PS3: Thinking things through.
PS4: Demonstrating integrity and respect.

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

For PC-02 and BI-02 positions:
AK1: Knowledge of field sampling techniques or monitoring protocols related to wildlife or habitats.
AK2: Knowledge of federal legislation pertaining to wildlife conservation in Canada.
AK3: Knowledge of waterfowl management principles and techniques.

For PC-02 positions only:
AK4: Knowledge of the federal impact assessment process in Canada.

Organizational Needs (for PC-02 and BI-02 positions):

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Security: Reliability or Secret

Other conditions of employment:

Conditions of employment may vary depending on the position to be staffed. They may include some or all of the following:

Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.
Willingness to be away from home for up to three weeks at a time on work-related travel.
Willing and able to perform fieldwork.
Willing and able to conduct aerial surveys.
Willing and able to work in adverse environmental conditions.
Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours, and weekends on occasion.
A valid unrestricted Ontario G-class driver’s license or equivalent from another jurisdiction.
A valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (firearms).
A pre-placement Health Canada medical 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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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.