Stock Assessment Operational Biologist

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures and security requirements for the Stock Assessment Program in the Fraser Interior Area. The pool may also be used to staff similar future positions at various tenures within Fisheries and Oceans in the Pacific Region.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Indicate in full detail if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• How did you hear about this opportunity?
  • School
  • Friend or colleague
  • Government of Canada jobs website: GC Jobs
  • Social media (specify)
  • Job Bank
  • Indeed
  • Email from Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Google
  • Other (specify)

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 a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.

Experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyse and report results.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the biology of Pacific Salmon.
• Knowledge of field enumeration techniques related to the enumeration of juvenile and adult salmonid populations.
• Knowledge of fish stock management concepts and their inter-relationships with stock assessment.
• Knowledge of statistical methodology applied to fish population studies.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out assignments.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to demonstrate critical judgement.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Judgement.

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

EDUCATION:
• A graduate degree in the fields of biology, resource management, fisheries statistics, quantitative ecology or other relevant area.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.

*"Significant experience" is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the full range of activities related to the individual asset qualification.

Significant* experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyse and report results.

Recent* experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.

*"Recent" is defined as having occurred within the last five years.

Recent* experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyse and report results.

Experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous Pacific salmonids.

Experience designing, analyzing and reporting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.

Experience designing, analyzing, and reporting stock assessments on anadromous Pacific salmonids.

Experience preparing technical or scientific reports on salmonid stock assessments.

Experience providing technical advice to technical and non-technical groups.

Experience in the application of acoustic enumeration techniques for assessment of Pacific salmon populations.

Experience in environmental or biological project team management.

Experience managing human and financial resources.

Experience in quantitative and statistical analysis.

Experience preparing and publishing peer reviewed literature.

Experience modelling biological populations.

Experience working with public and private groups, First Nations, or other government agencies.

Experience in data management.

Experience in database design.

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)

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of field enumeration techniques relating to all fresh water life history phases of Pacific Salmon.
• Knowledge of the fisheries, gear types, stakeholders and First Nations interests regarding Pacific Region salmon populations.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Proficiency in GPS,GIS and mapping software.
• Proficiency in the use of R statistical software or a similar statistical language.
• Ability to provide oversight to staff and contractors.
• Ability to prepare and publish reports.
• Ability to demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy.
• Demonstrated leadership.

DFO/CCG is committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. 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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• May be required to travel associated with the delivery of field studies, including travel to and working from remote field camps and locations for periods up to 8 weeks annually.
• May be required to work around, on or in water, including lakes and swiftwater environments.
• May be required to travel to the United States of America.
• May be required to fly in helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft.
• May be required to participate in periods of strenuous physical work associated with field activities
• May be required to work overtime, including weekends, shiftwork, and variable hours to meet operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance.
• Valid first aid certification (minimum level 1) with CPR.
• Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
• Work overtime including weekends, shiftwork and variable hours, as required to meet operational needs.
• Work and live in remote field camps and locations for periods up to 8 weeks annually .
• Travel to attend meetings and/or conduct field work.
• Working around, on or in water, including lakes and swiftwater environments.
• Participate in periods of strenuous physical work associated with field activities.
• Flying in helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft.
• Attain and maintain certifications as may be required to meet Departmental health and safety standards.

Those selected must meet and maintain the above Condition(s) of Employment throughout their employment.

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.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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.

A random and/or 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 first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.