Aquatic Science Biologist III

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Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position in Moncton, N.B. The anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process is one (1); however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Moncton, NB.

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 Natural or Biological Sciences with a specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position such as Statistics, Population Dynamics, Stock / population Assessment, Ecology and-or Ichthyology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 2 years of experience conducting scientific work in wildlife population science, ecology, environmental science or biodiversity science. (Graduation from a recognized post-graduate program in these areas may be accepted as work experience)
- *Significant experience in wildlife population statistics or modelling
- Experience in coordinating science projects, science programs or research
- Experience in writing technical documents, scientific articles or reports
- Experience in supervising science staff or coordinating a science team
- Experience in developing, and maintaining electronic databases

* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed activities which are normally acquired over a minimum period of one (1) year.

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

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, operational requirements, 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.

EXPERIENCE (asset)
- **Experience in fisheries science, ecology or fish population modelling
- Experience establishing relationships, consulting, engaging, or negotiating with external partners (first nation community, industry, independent associations etc.)
- Experience in coordinating working teams including several representatives from various organizations
- Experience working at sea on small or large vessels
- Experience in development and preparation of methodology for analysis of biological samples
- Experience developing and providing science-based advice for decision-making purposes
- Experience in managing financial and material resources
- Experience in the preparation of scientific research proposals
- Experience in research on fish or crustacean biology
- Experience in peer reviewed science for primary publications and reports
- Experience in conducting scientific risk assessments with ecological or environmental protection objectives

**Note: The term ‘fish’ includes fish, crustaceans, mollusks, marine mammals and marine turtles.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to prioritize work

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Action oriented and showing initiative
- Effective judgement
- Leadership

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

Operational Requirement
Valid motor vehicle driver's license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's license (for some positions).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Willingness and ability to occasionally travel
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime
- Willingness to spend extended period of time at sea
- Valid motor vehicle driver's license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's
license (for some positions).

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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact(902) 426-4698 or toll free at 1-800-645-5605.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administered.
A practical test may be administered.
A situational exercise may be administered.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. 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/.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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, operational requirements, 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.

Please note that the information provided may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions. Candidates may request to informally discuss their elimination at any point during the process. To do so, please contact the department at the coordinate(s) indicated on this poster.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are
maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

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.