Wildlife Biologist (BI-02), Policy/Program Advisor (PC-02)

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

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Work environment

Why Work with the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment and Climate Change Canada?

We are Canada’s national wildlife organization. Our central area of focus is on the protection and management of migratory birds, non-aquatic species at risk and their nationally important habitats. The Canadian Wildlife Service is composed of a dynamic team of dedicated biologists, natural resource managers, wildlife technicians, administrative officers and other professionals. We work extensively with partners, including other branches of ECCC and federal departments, provinces, First Nations, Métis and non-government organizations to implement federal wildlife laws and policies and to advance wildlife conservation programs and initiatives.

If you would like to work in a dynamic environment with a passionate group of people who work together to solve challenging problems, please submit your application!

Intent of the process

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements and various security requirements within Environment and Climate Change Canada at the following locations:

Delta, BC
Nanaimo, BC
Kelowna, BC
Ottawa, ON
Gatineau, QC
Sackville, NB
Dartmouth, NS
Mount Pearl, NL
Goose Bay, NL

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
For BI-02 positions:

ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field, such as biology, ecology, or natural resource management, relevant to the duties of the position.

Note: 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.

For PC-02 positions:

ED2. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, or natural resource management or some other science relevant to the position.

Note: 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

EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience working on projects or programs involving the conservation of wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
EX2. Experience analyzing and interpreting information on wildlife, habitat, or ecosystems.
EX3. Experience communicating scientific information through presentations and written reports to various audiences on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
EX4. Experience participating on multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary teams focused on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.

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

EDUCATION
AED1. Graduation with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
AED2. Possession of a certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), wildlife or ecosystem management, ecological restoration or another field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience in the delivery of funding programs related to wildlife, habitat or ecosystem conservation.
AEX2. Experience engaging, consulting or working with Indigenous peoples.
AEX3. Experience in contributing to the development or implementation of policies, guidelines or regulations related to wildlife, habitat or ecosystem conservation.
AXE4. Experience building and maintaining partnerships related to wildlife, habitat or ecosystems conservation, or other environmental issues.
AEX5. Experience working on marine conservation issues.
AEX6. Experience working on managing, establishing or planning protected areas.
AEX7. Experience in assessing environmental effects and mitigation of proposed developments on wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.
AEX8. Experience with field-based data or sample collection and use of field equipment (for example, GPS, acoustic recording units, camera traps, or other instruments).
AEX9. Experience conducting or planning logistics for field work in remote locations.
AEX10. Experience project planning, implementing, or reporting upon wildlife population or habitat, inventories, trends, health, restoration or conservation status.
AEX11. Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including analysis of geo-referenced data and spatial presentation of information.
AEX12. Experience using or participating in projects or processes using Conservation Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Open Standards).
AEX13. Experience using data tools, data platforms, and databases.
AEX14. Experience in recovery planning for species at risk.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.
A4. Ability to analyze and summarize information and provide recommendations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1. Judgement
PS2. Working effectively with others
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Dependability
PS5. Flexibility

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

KNOWLEDGE
AK1. Knowledge of principles and practices of wildlife and habitat conservation.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Are you looking to join an organization that believes in diversity and valorizes it? Environment and Climate Change Canada is the place for you!

We wish to have an organization that represents the multiple backgrounds and facets of the Canadian population.

In order to represent this diverse population properly, we may favor qualified candidates who self-declare as being part of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (may apply to certain positions)
• May be required to undergo and pass a Health Canada pre-placement and periodic medical checks.
• Willingness to travel by vehicle, commercial air, train or ferry for business meetings.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to do field work in adverse environmental conditions and exposure to environmental hazards, travelling by small aircraft, boat, or ATV.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid driver’s license (as required for specific positions)
• 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.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

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.

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).

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

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to 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.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.