Wildlife Biologists II

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

It should be noted that employees appointed to BI-02 positions (wildlife biologists II) within this organization are normally responsible for implementing and delivering biological science, monitoring, management and stewardship projects and programs for the conservation of fauna, flora or their habitat. They must also provide advice on the approaches and methods used to conduct various biological studies or analyses, to oversee the issuance of scientific permits, to develop conservation strategies or to conduct other related scientific activities.

The positions to be filled concern migratory bird monitoring and conservation, species at risk protection and recovery, and marine protected areas planning.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a pool of candidates who are members of the employment equity groups of Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities that will be used to fill positions at the BI-02 group and level within the Quebec Regional Division of the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Official language skills (French or bilingual imperative BBB/BBB) and the term and conditions of employment will vary depending on the position.

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:

ED. Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in biology or environmental sciences with a specialization in animal or plant ecology or in a field related to faunal or floral habitat

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1. Experience in actively participating in the planning, implementation or follow up of projects or programs related to fauna, flora or their habitats
E2. Experience preparing written reports or publications on fauna, flora or their habitats

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:
AED. Master’s degree or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution in biological science or environmental science with a specialization in animal or plant ecology or in a field related to faunal and floral habitats.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
• French essential
• Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3. Ability to analyze and synthesize information that is diverse in nature, including scientific and regulatory information

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1. Initiative
PS2. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3. Sense of responsibility
PS4. Judgement

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

AA1. Ability to develop science advice and make recommendations

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to travel for organizational needs by air, rail, boat or road.
• Willing and able to work overtime, on request.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid driver’s license
• Pre-hire medical examination (for some positions only)
• 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.

WRITTEN EXAM OR INTERVIEW: Based on their résumés and the responses to the criteria (Education, Experiences and Asset), candidates may then be considered for a written exam, interview or other types of assessment to determine how they meet the essential requirements (for all positions).

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.


Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.