Research Scientist

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IMPORTANT NOTE: All Research Scientist (RES) appointments are incumbent based. Therefore, the level of the position is determined by the qualifications/accomplishments of the successful candidate as determined by a committee.

Duties

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is planning to hire a Scientific Researcher focused on salmon fishery science to support Departmental program needs. The Research Scientist will join an existing complement of DFO scientists engaged in fish population science and is expected to develop a diverse research program aligned to DFO’s mandate to sustainably manage fisheries.

A primary role of this position is to conduct research and provide science advice related to regulatory decision-making and policy development in support salmon management programs related to the implementation of the Fish Stock Provisions under the amended Fisheries Act.

The position includes the following key activities:
• Developing an active research program related to salmon fishery management aligned with the Department’s mandate and program needs.
• Providing expert scientific advice and recommendations within the subject-matter area.
• Developing modified or novel approaches, theories, concepts, ideas or solutions and applying them to the design, implementation and/or evaluation of scientific research projects.
• Applying comprehensive or in-depth knowledge of concepts, theories and research methods appropriate to relevant scientific fields and subject matter areas.
• Writing, reviewing and publishing scientific papers, reports, manuscripts, and authoritative reviews.
• Leading, and/or participating in science advisory processes to transfer science advice to internal and external management clients.
• Managing assigned human, financial and material resources.
• Developing proposals for funding and cost recovery arrangements, negotiating collaborations, and acting as scientific authority for approved professional service contracts.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Nanaimo. A pool will be created which may be used for staffing at other DFO locations throughout Pacific Region

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)

• Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in planning and conducting research in aquatic ecosystems.
• Experience in authoring scientific publications as a first author in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience in presenting research findings at scientific workshops, conferences or meetings.
• Experience in the application of experimental design.
• Experience using statistical or mathematical techniques to analyze data.

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

A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

1. Experience developing and providing science-based advice to scientists, managers, or stakeholders.
2. Experience leading scientific teams, including project management and the supervision of support personnel.
3. Experience managing assigned human, financial and material resources.
4. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals including academics, non-governmental organizations or industry on scientific research projects.
5. Experience working with Indigenous groups.
6. Experience developing and conducting scientific risk assessments (e.g., closed loop simulations) with ecological and fishery objectives.
7. Experience in statistical analysis of quantitative ecological data relevant to salmon populations, aquatic ecosystems or biotic and abiotic habitat.
8. Experience in advanced quantitative methodologies (e.g. multivariate statistics, meta-analysis, Bayesian statistics, ecological or population modelling).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Personal Suitability
• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Teamwork
• Interactive Communication

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

Operational Requirements:
1. Willingness and ability to travel
2. Willingness to modify work hours to fit the program schedule or requirements.

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.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates how you meet these qualifications.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.