Science Advisor III

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Duties

The Science Advisor III positions provide science advice to policy and decision-makers on a variety of topics ranging from fish stock assessment, species at risk and aquatic invasive species to marine mammals, aquatic habitat and freshwater science. They support the development, implementation, delivery and oversight of national DFO Science programs in the Fish Population Science, Marine Mammals Science, and Environment and Biodiversity Science branches.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to fill various vacancies in positions located in Ottawa, Ontario.

A pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the National Capital Region with various language requirements, security requirements and tenures.

Positions to be filled: 4

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
1) Experience* conducting scientific work, scientific research, scientific information analysis or modeling analysis related to the conservation or management of species or ecosystems.
2) Experience* evaluating scientific results and communicating scientific issues or findings to non-experts.
3) Experience* developing and writing scientific analysis or guidance or science advice related to the conservation or management of species or ecosystems for stakeholders, managers or other scientists.
4) Experience* coordinating science projects, science programs or science initiatives related to the conservation or management of species or ecosystems.

* Experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience in the workplace normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities for at least two (2) years within the past five (5) years.

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

Asset Qualifications

EDUCATION:
A Master’s degree (or higher level) 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:
1) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information or modeling related to fish population science.
2) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information or modeling related to fish stock assessment.
3) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information related to aquatic invasive species.
4) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information related to aquatic species at risk.
5) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information related to marine mammals science.
6) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information related to aquatic habitat.
7) Experience* conducting scientific work or research or analyzing scientific information related to freshwater science.

* Experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience in the workplace normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities for at least two (2) years within the past five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, Bilingual (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of aquatic species and ecosystems.

ABILITIES:
1) Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
2) Ability to communicate effectively orally.
3) Ability to analyze complex science information and issues and provide advice and recommendations.
4) Ability to evaluate scientific research proposals.
5) Ability to work independently.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.

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

Depending on the number of applicants and the human resources needs and/or plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications to determine the candidates who will continue in the next steps of the staffing process. Such volume management strategies might include: screening of applications based on the asset qualifications, shortlisting, random selection, top-down approach, establishment of cut-off scores, etc. Pass marks will be established for each qualification, however, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

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.