CASUAL Inventory - Science

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 you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard are unique and inspiring workplaces, where our people are valued members of a team committed to serving Canada. We were recognized as one of the country’s ''Top Employers'' in 2021.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology. We help ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. Every day, thousands of dedicated employees work to safeguard Canada’s oceans, lakes, rivers and aquatic resources. Our staff make a difference in the lives of Canadians and bring a range of skills and experience to the work they do.

Intent of the process

🌟 This inventory is for casual employment only.🌟

Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments.

The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

BI : Biological Sciences
EG : Engineering and Scientific Support
PC : Physical Sciences

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

►THE FOLLOWING ARE ASSET QUALIFICATIONS : “Good to have” qualifications, such as knowledge, or skills that may put you ahead of other candidates who do not possess these qualifications.

EXPERIENCE
Experience doing ecological or environmental related fieldwork.
Experience working in the laboratory.
Experience in scientific data analysis.

CERTFICATES
Swiftwater Rescue, First Aid, Pleasurecraft operator craft, Electrofishing...

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Qualification standards for the core public administration may be required.
*The qualification standards may vary according to the group and level.
Link : https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-boardsecretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. 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.

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.

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