Aquatic Sciences Biologist II

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Assessment accommodation

1. When you will be completing the screening questionnaire, for both essential and asset qualifications, if you answer "Yes", please indicate when (for how long), where (position and organization) and how (detailed examples) you have acquired this experience.)

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in fisheries, natural or biological science, or in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

At least one year of experience conducting research projects and writing scientific reports.

Diversified experience in statistical analysis of ecological data.

Experience using programming language for quantitative analysis of biological or other data (e.g., R, Matlab, ou SAS), not limited to the academic curriculum.

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

Post-graduate degree with a specialization in a field relevant to the position.

University diploma in statistics or in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience publishing in scientific journals with a peer-review process as first author in one of the following field: habitat selection, predator-prey relationships, population dynamics, movement analysis, diet modelling using stable isotopes or other chemical tracers.

Experience using statistical programs such as R, JAGS, STAN, TMB.

Experience in quantitative analysis of complex data from marine mammals.

Experience in quantitative analysis of complex data from aquatic species.

Experience in the development or maintenance of databases.

Experience in population dynamics modeling.

Experience using or developing population dynamics models using Bayesian inference approaches.

Experience in quantitative analysis of complex data related to habitat selection.

Experience processing survey data using distance sampling approaches, or other abundance estimation approaches.

Experience in quantitative analysis of complex data related to predator-prey relationships.

Experience in quantitative analysis of complex data related to animal movements.

Experience in diet modeling using stable isotopes or other chemical tracers.

Experience conducting scientific work from small vessels, aircraft, or larger vessels.

Experience presenting and providing science-based advice to a varied audience.

Experience working in the field work or in isolated camps.

Have completed or accept to successfully complete a course on «Experimental Fish» in accordance with certification by the Animal Welfare Committee of the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Have completed or accept to successfully complete a theoretical and practical course for driving heavy vehicle or towing boats «Conformity program for drivers at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Have completed or accept to successfully complete a course to obtain a permit for detaining and acquiring fire arms.

Accept and be capable of using firearms with the aim of killing marine mammals as part of sampling programs.

Accept to travel and to work outside of normal working hours.

Accept and be able to work at sea or in the field in remote or isolated environments and under primitive conditions (e.g. camping) for periods of 3 days up to 6 consecutive weeks, and for periods that could exceed 10 weeks per year.

Accept or be qualified to operate small vessels in accordance with certification by Transport Canada or accept to follow and succeed in acquiring this certificate.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

Thorough knowledge of the mathematical and statistical quantitative data analysis methods used in fisheries or in marine mammal sciences.
Knowledge of sampling plans used in fisheries sciences or in marine mammal sciences.

Ability to analyze scientific issues and to provide science-based advice and recommendations.
Ability to maintain, validate and document databases.
Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities.
Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and orally.

Effective interpersonal skills
Dependability
Judgment
Good initiative

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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.