Aquatic Science Technician IV & V

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the assessment board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "Please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the assessment board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Work environment

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ontario and Prairie region is planning to hire 2 diagnostic laboratory technicians. These technicians will be joining a team engaged in diagnostic testing in support of the National Aquatic Animal Health Program at the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg, MB. The FWI Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025.

Intent of the process

Through this hiring process the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will be staffing 2 positions located in Winnipeg, MB. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions in Winnipeg, MB with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

For both EG-04 & EG-05:
Graduation with a degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field of natural, physical, or applied science relevant to the duties of the position, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

For both EG-04 & EG-05:
Experience providing technical support for laboratory projects in one of the following areas: animal health, genomics or molecular biology
Experience in the collection and management of samples or data.
Experience operating and maintaining lab equipment
Experience in analyzing and interpreting data.

For the EG-05 level only:
Experience planning logistics and managing independent work teams for technical support in laboratory projects.
Experience developing technology or methodologies.
Experience giving technical advice to internal or external clients

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

For both EG-04 & EG-05:
Experience in the use of computer software for analyses of data, preparation of graphical output, and report preparation.
Experience working in an ISO/IEC or other Accredited Laboratory
Experience in aquatic animal health scientific laboratory techniques, including molecular genetics techniques, virology, or bacteriology
Experience working in a lab environment using genomics or biotechnology including RNA or DNA extraction or amplification
Experience working in a lab environment using liquid handling robots
Experience working in a biocontainment workspace

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

For both EG-04 & EG-05:
Ability to communicate effectively orally & in writing
Ability to analyze and interpret qPCR data

For the EG-05 level only:
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in a molecular biology lab setting

For both EG-04 & EG-05:
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Dependability

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Work overtime on short notice.
Travel, on occasion.
All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Top down selection may be applied at any point in the assessment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail and PSRS. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.