Physical Scientist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

This process has two streams, for PC-02 and PC-03 candidates, and may be used to establish a pool of fully or partially assessed qualified candidates to staff similar positions with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Gulf Region, with various linguistic profiles, on an indeterminate, specified period, assignment or acting basis. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all individuals to apply.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 university, with acceptable specialization in biology, physics, mathematics, engineering or other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (STREAM 1 - PC-02)
Experience using modern computer programming or scripting languages for data processing and analysis, such as, but not limited to, R, Django and Python.
Experience providing data management advice to project leads and management.

EXPERIENCE (STREAM 2 - PC-03)
Recent and significant* experience using modern computer programming or scripting languages for data processing and analysis, such as, but not limited to, R, Django and Python
Recent and significant* experience providing data management advice to project leads and management
Recent and significant* experience as a full stack developer, designing, building and maintaining applications

* Recent experience is defined as within the last two (2) years.
* Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately two (2) years .

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

**One or more of these might be considered essential, depending of the position being staffed**

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience developing in Python and Django.
Experience using version control software (e.g. Git, svn) to track changes in files.
Experience in creating functions using modern computer programming or scripting languages to perform repetitive tasks in a consistent and repeatable manner.
Experience performing data normalization or “tidying” messy datasets.
Experience developing and using APIs.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles and practices of database design
Knowledge of data normalization theory and techniques
Knowledge of DFO’s policy for scientific data, data strategy, data governance, and the Government of Canada’s commitment to open government

ABILITY
Ability to manipulate data and transform it into standardized formats.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and respond to conflicting demands.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Judgement
Dependability
Effective interpersonal skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability security clearance
Valid driver’s license
Ability and willingness to travel or work overtime as needed for work
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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administered.

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.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. 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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that the information provided may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.

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.