Fisheries or Natural Resource Economics - Research Affiliate Program - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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.

✍How to apply for this job opportunity?

➊ Answer the screening questions. [Be specific]
➋ Answer the experience questionnaire.
➌ Submit your application!

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Duties

The successful candidate will undertake a graduate level research project on the socio-economic impacts of catch and retain Bluefin tuna charter fishing in the DFO Gulf Region. This will involve (1) the development and implementation of a survey to assess the socio-economic impacts of a catch and retain Bluefin tuna charter fishing pilot on commercial fish harvesters and local communities, as well as (2) a socio-economic analysis of survey results.

Depending on the COVID-19 situation and public health measures, the student may be required to travel to Gulf region of DFO, and conduct survey work outdoors. As the survey work would be with fishing charters, the hours of work may depend on the departure and return times of the fishing charters.

Work environment

The Economics, Statistics and Data Governance Directorate at Fisheries and Oceans is responsible for developing economic research, analysis, and advice to support evidence-based decision making on a wide range of issues of concern to Canada’s fisheries, aquaculture, and oceans’ sectors and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Intent of the process

👋 The intent of the process is to hire a student who will work for a period of nine (9) months.

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)

EDUCATION
✔ The student must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master's or Doctoral program related to fisheries, marine or natural resource economics at Dalhousie University.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
✔ Experience in researching economic or socio-economic issues.
✔ Experience in analyzing and interpreting economic or socio-economic data.
✔ Experience in drafting summaries, literature or report reviews, or presentations.

Note: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
✔ Knowledge of principles related to survey development.

COMPETENCY
✔ Demonstrating integrity and respect.
✔ Thinking things through.
✔ Working effectively with others.
✔ Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITY
✔ Ability to critically analyze economic or socio-economic problems and propose effective solutions.
✔ Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

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

► HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK? ◄

➊ Application
You will need to answer the Screening Questions. You will need to demonstrate how you meet every criteria in the Essential Qualifications listed above in your online application. Do not forget to provide concrete examples.

➋ Online Interview
You will be invited to an interview conducted through videoconference.

➌ Reference Check
We will ask you to provide us two (2) references.

➍ Offer of Student Employment Opportunity
If successful at all stages, the hiring manager will contact the student.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

📧 Not sure how to apply? Send us a question and we will be glad to help! If you are not able to apply online, please contact the team below for assistance.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.