Stream 1 : Senior Science Advisor / Stream 2 : Senior Physical Scientist

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Duties

Science Advisors and Physical Scientists will work as part of a team responsible for improving national and international coordination of Ocean Science and Climate Change activities at DFO, providing stewardship of oceanographic data, supporting ocean modelling activities, and advancing science activities to improve our understanding of the impacts of climate change on our aquatic resources.

Stream 1: Senior Science Advisor
Key activities may include participating in collaborative ocean and climate change science initiatives with federal, academic and private sector partners; contributing to the implementation of a national ocean observing and monitoring program; providing support for, and participating in, national and international committees and working groups on ocean and climate change science; identifying climate change impacts and vulnerabilities and developing adaptation tools; and improving ocean forecasting in vulnerable coastal regions to inform Departmental decisions related to adaptive management of fisheries, oceans and coastal infrastructure.

Stream 2: Senior Physical Scientist
Key activities may include participating in collaborative ocean sciences initiatives with federal, academic and private sector partners; providing support for, and participating in, national and international committees and working groups on ocean science; data management, quality control, and archival; supporting the development and evaluation of numerical ocean models; developing products and tools for partners and clients, and responding to client requests; and developing and maintaining scientific tools and applications.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to fill various vacancies in positions located in Ottawa, Ontario and Dorval, Québec.

A pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada across the country with various language requirements, security requirements and 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)

Stream 1: Senior Science Advisor
Stream 2: Senior Physical Scientist

Education:
Both Streams
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in ocean sciences, biology, physics, geology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Both Streams
EX1: Significant experience* conducting scientific work or activities related to oceanography, aquatic ecosystems, climate change and/or another relevant environmental science.
EX2 Significant experience * working in scientific teams, committees or working groups related to oceanography, aquatic ecosystems, climate change and/or another relevant environmental science.
EX3: Significant experience * synthesizing and analyzing information related to oceanography, aquatic ecosystems, climate change and/or another relevant environmental science to provide advice or recommendations.
EX4: Significant experience* preparing and writing briefing material, presentations, technical documents and/or scientific papers on topics related to oceanography, aquatic ecosystems, climate change and/or another relevant environmental science
EX5: Experience supervising staff and managing financial resources.

Stream 2 Only
S2EX1: Experience using computer programming or scripting languages for the synthesis, assembly, management, or analysis of scientific data or information
S2EX2: Experience conducting quantitative analyses and interpreting data using statistical analytical techniques or tools associated with oceanography, or relevant scientific area

* Significant experience is defined as experience gained through a minimum of 5 years of full-time work in a relevant area of study. (Graduation from a recognized post-graduate program may be accepted as work experience).

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

Asset Qualifications

Experience:
Both Streams
AEX1: Experience with modern oceanographic data collection, monitoring, observation or dissemination technologies/instrumentation.
AEX2: Experience in the analysis of spatially or temporally variable oceanographic, meteorological, or other environmental data.
AEX3: Experience with oceanographic and/or climate modelling
AEX4: Experience working with collaborative programs, projects, or initiatives with multiple government departments, academic institutions and/or international organizations.

Stream 1 Only
AEX5: Experience contributing to and/or leading the development of strategic policy documents such as Memoranda to Cabinet, Budget submissions and/or Treasury Board Submissions.

Stream 2 Only
AEX6: Experience in scientific data management, including but not limited to tasks such as QA-QC of data to comply with standardized template(s), management of data archives, and creation of metadata
AEX7: Experience in using computer programming languages, such as, but not limited to Java, Python, Matlab, R or Fortran, for scientific data management, scientific data analysis, or delivery of scientific products.
AEX8: Experience in the development and deployment of scientific data products for distribution to the public.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Both Streams
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
AB2: Ability to plan, organize, establish priorities and manage multiple competing tasks or projects under tight timelines.

Stream 1 only
AB4: Ability to analyze science issues and provide advice and recommendations.

Stream 2 only
AB5: Ability to analyse and interpret scientific information and data and formulate conclusions.

Personal Suitability:
Both Streams
PS1: Initiative
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Results oriented
PS5: Effective interpersonal skills
PS6: Leadership

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

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.