Freshwater Biology Specialist (Master's degree) - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) will be required, and applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications. Applicants must use each essential education and experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each criteria demonstrating how they meet the required education and experience. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter.

Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Maurice Lamontagne Institute) and McGill University are calling for applications for a Master’s of Science (MSc) in the field of the ecology of invasive species. This two-year project, starting in Sept 2021, will be conducted under the DFO Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat Program. The two main objectives of this project are to (1) understand the ecology of round and tubenose gobies, including feeding efficiencies, and critical thermal maximum experiments and (2) testing the invasion front hypothesis by comparing feeding rates of recent and older invasive populations of the tubenose goby.

Intent of the process

We are looking at hiring a student for this two (2) years project to work at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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 a biological science.

*The student must currently be registered or eligible to enroll in the Master's Program with Honors in Biology.

Degree equivalency

Experience working on the field and in the laboratory.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the software R.
Knowledge of the software ArcGIS.

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

Knowledge of freshwater species ecology related to global changes (e.g. changes in temperature and dissolved oxygen).
Knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment used in maintaining freshwater fish in an aquaculture setting.

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

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.

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 Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.