Marine Acoustics Technician

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The incumbent is responsible for the equipment of the research team, its maintenance, its use, its proper functioning, and participates in the data validation and processing. He (she) is responsible for acting as mission chief at sea or as official responsible during missions at sea dedicated to oceanographic sampling, to provide recommendations and technical advice, to carry out the preparation and maintenance of instrumentation used during missions at sea, to provide technical support and guidelines for oceanographic work, to perform various manual and technical tasks related to oceanography, to collect, process and validate the data acquired at sea by real- and deferred-time systems, to establish, modify and update data files, to enter and validate information obtained in the field, to make and coordinate purchases according to the acquisition rules of the Department and assume tasks related to health, safety and good working practices in the field and in the laboratory.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established in order to staff similar positions, with various tenures and/or linguistic profiles, at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in the Quebec Region.

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 electronics, engineering physics or in a field relevant to the job to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in the assembly, maintenance and operation of electronic systems, scientific instrumentation and oceanographic equipment.

Experience using personal computers and common software such as MS Word and Excel (or equivalent).

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

Experience in the assembly, installation and maintenance of oceanographic moorings and/or scientific buoys, in particular underwater acoustic devices.

Experience in the use of technical drawing software (autocad, solidworks) and calculation (Excel, Matlab, R).

Experience in carrying out scientific work on water using small boats and ships.

Experience in data processing, especially in acoustics.

Be willing and able to work at sea for a period of up to 6 weeks per year, as required.

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

Ability to analyze technical problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to work at sea.

Initiative
Reliability
Results oriented

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

Knowledge of techniques, methods and equipment used to collect underwater acoustics data for monitoring marine mammals.
Knowledge of oceanographic data processing and management methods.
Knowledge of the processing and management methods of passive underwater acoustics data.

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

Be willing and able to work flexible hours and work overtime.
Physical fitness in accordance with Health Canada certification.
Valid driver's license.

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 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.