Sampling Technician, Fisheries Sciences

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Duties

The incumbent is responsible to provide the technical, logistical and analytical support for the Aquatic Sciences projects and studies that are carried out in the field and in the laboratory to support the conservation of fisheries and oceans resources and the scientific work in the marine environment.

He (or she) implements and participates in the development of standardized protocols for the sampling of fishery catches in support of the fisheries resources’ assessment; he (or she) assesses, adapts and proposes adjustments to protocols or special projects.

He (or she) recommends, provides technical advice, information and scientific data to resources’ managers and Department’s scientists as well as to other federal regulatory agencies, professional fishers, industries working in the aquatic environment, provincial agencies, First Nations, international organizations and the general public.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may established in order to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in the Quebec Region.

*This process is anticipatory.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Post-secondary degree in a field related to the position to staff, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or pertinent working experience.

Degree equivalency

Good* experience in the treatment of aquatic organisms samples and associated biological data.

*Good experience is defined as one year of experience.

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

Diploma or collegial studies completed successfully in natural sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the conduct and supervision of commercial fisheries catches sampling activities at port or at sea.

Experience of scientific work during sampling campaigns conducted at sea, at port or in fishing plants.

Experience in the acquisition and safeguarding of scientific data.

Experience in the care and custody of scientific equipment.

The incumbent may have to work alone in the laboratory as well as in the field, and also in isolated locations.
Must work in various environments (e.g. fishery products processing plants, wharves, vessels, small boats and in limited spaces) often busy in limited time periods.
In the field, the weather conditions are often changing and sometimes bad.

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

Knowledge of the standards and methods related to the sampling and the preservation of marine organisms;
Knowledge of the methods used to collect biological data;
Knowledge of the Quebec commercial fisheries main stakeholders;
Basic knowledge in biology related to the marine organisms and the marine ecology;
Basic knowledge related to microcomputer science.

Ability to conduct the program and oversee commercial catch sampling personnel in an area in accordance with established plans;
Ability to analyze in order to solve technical problems and recommend solutions;
Ability to communicate orally;
Ability to communicate in writing;
Ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders in the field of fisheries.

Thoroughness
Integrity;
Initiative;
Judgment;
Adaptability;
Effective interpersonal skills.

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

Hold a valid driver's license;
Mandatory medical examination;
Hours of work sometimes variable with recalls outside normal working hours and during weekends and holidays;
Accept and be able to participate in research activities in the field and aboard vessels for more or less prolonged periods outside normal working hours and during weekends and holidays.

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.