Physical Scientist I/II

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Assessment accommodation

DFO recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and Women.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff PC-01/02 positions on a temporary or permanent basis. A pool may be established and may be used to staff similar or lower level positions on a temporary (including actings) or permanent basis in St. John’s, NL.

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 (Both Levels)
► Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, physics, geology, chemistry, ocean sciences, mathematics, engineering or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Both Levels:
► Experience* using computer programming or scripting languages (such as SQL, Java, JavaScript, Python, Matlab, R, SAS or Fortran) for the assembly, processing, management, interpretation or analysis of scientific data or information.

► Experience* using analytical techniques or tools associated with oceanography, engineering, or other relevant scientific areas.

► Experience in performing data quality assurance/control and versioning.

*Experience: It is your responsibility to provide appropriate and detailed examples with dates that clearly demonstrate the number of months/years of experience that corresponds with the level you are applying for (PC-01 or PC-02) as defined below:
• PC-01 level experience is defined as experience gained through paid or volunteer work, or through completion of academic research projects.
• PC-02 level experience is defined as having had worked in the field for more than 1 year in a relevant area of study (Graduation from a recognized post-graduate program may be accepted as work experience).

PC-02 only:
► Experience in developing software tools (using languages such as Javascript, FLASK, C#, Python) or databases (such as SQL, SQLite, Access, PostgreSQL) which could be used for quantitative analysis and interpretation of data and delivery of scientific products for environmental sciences or engineering.

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

► Experience working with electronics, operating systems or computer networking.

► Experience in the development and deployment of scientific data tools/products on Web platforms (such as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)).

► Experience in Linux or Unix operating systems.

► Experience in best practices of software versioning and control, such as, but not limited to Git, GitHUB.

► 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.

► Experience in the development and deployment of scientific data products for distribution to the public or specific end users.

► Experience in obtaining, processing, analyzing or working with large data sets using specialized analysis packages.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities.

Personal Suitability
Initiative
Judgement
Effective interpersonal skills
Thoroughness

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

We will not be interviewing all candidates that meet the experience criteria, only those that best meet the criteria. A top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.