Fire Science Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Wildfires are a natural element of Canadian forest ecosystems, but increasingly threaten communities, resources, and infrastructure across the country. The Fire Science Analyst (FSA) uses skills in data collection and curation, data analysis, model building, GIS, and data visualization to study the wildfire environment, wildfire behaviour/impacts and fire management. Working in a team with other researchers and technicians, the FSA applies research methods, collects data, undertakes data analysis and modelling, writes technical reports, and prepares material for peer-reviewed papers. Work may include deploying, operating, or maintaining specialized measurement and sensing equipment in field and laboratory settings.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures , various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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 a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position (e.g., forestry, geography, environmental sciences).

Note:
1.The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Significant experience in analysing and interpreting large or complex datasets
EX 2: Experience in spatial analysis in geographic information system (GIS) software
EX 3: Experience contributing to scientific papers or technical reports
EX 4: Significant experience using at least one statistical programming language: Python, R, SAS, MatLab

*Significant means at least two years professionally employed in the field or graduate studies in the abovementioned academic fields.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of research methods in the natural sciences
K2: Knowledge of best practices for managing, analyzing and visualizing environmental data
K3: Knowledge of techniques for building and evaluating spatial models using environmental data

A1: Ability to work with others to organize and carry out research and development (R&D) projects
A2. Ability to review and evaluate information, prepare technical reports, and assist with the preparation of scientific papers.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in English.

PS1: Initiative
PS2: Effective interpersonal skills
PS3: Problem solving
PS4: Adaptability

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

Graduation with an acceptable graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural or physical sciences related to the position.

Degree equivalency

AQ1: Experience with fire science research
AQ2: Experience with the collection of environmental data in the field
AQ3: Experience in the use of remote sensing for the detection and monitoring of environmental objects or phenomenon

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

Information on employment equity

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

C1: Valid driver’s license
C2: Willing and able to travel
C3: Willing and able to work in office, laboratory and field settings
C4: Able to pass medical assessment for fieldwork
C5: 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.

All applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted..

Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Applicants do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration, however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

An interview may be sought.

A written test may be administered.

A situational exercise may/will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.