Assistant Fish Culturist (GL-MAN-05), Fish Culturist (GT-02) and Enhancement Technician (GT-03)

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Assessment accommodation

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE: 27 March 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time

You must ensure that your application includes an up-to-date resume and must complete all of the screening questions clearly demonstrating with concrete information and examples how you meet the essential education and experience criteria. It is insufficient to simply state that you do have the essential education and experience criteria; the Selection Board requires illustrative information and examples in the screening question responses. Other criteria (Knowledge, Abilities, Personal Suitability) for screened-in candidates will be assessed later using other tools; these could include a written examination and an oral interview. Failure to complete the screening questions will result in your elimination from the selection process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification.

Intent of the process

The Salmon Enhancement Program operates 23 salmon hatcheries and spawning channels that are an integral component in Canada’s effort to support sustainable fisheries. The Salmon Enhancement Program is conducting a hiring process seeking candidates for Enhancement Technician (GT-03), Fish Culturist (GT-02) and Assistant Fish Culturist (GL-MAN-05) positions. Staff members at these facilities are involved in all aspects of hatchery operations and fish production. If you are an energetic and adventurous individual, who doesn’t mind getting wet, enjoys working as part of a team in an outdoor environment, join our family of dedicated employees.

By applying on this process, you will be eligible for all three classifications listed.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this selection process to staff similar positions with various tenures in the DFO Pacific region.

Positions to be filled: 15

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in equipment operation, maintenance or repair (for GL-MAN-05 only).
- Experience in general equipment operation and maintenance, such as pumps, boats, motors and other mechanical equipment (for GT-02 & GT-03).
- Experience working in outdoor environments. This could include working outdoors on fishery, forestry, and park projects or other labour relevant to hatcheries (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & GT-03).
- Experience organizing and supervising fisheries-related field projects (for GT-03 only).

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

Education:
- Graduation with a diploma/certificate/degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience operating and maintaining equipment associated with a fish culture facility.
- Experience in the collection of biological data.
- Experience in the operation of hatchery recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
- Experience in all aspects of Pacific salmon culture.
- Experience working at spawning channels.
- Experience in river swims for stock and habitat assessment purposes.
- Experience in strategic enhancement techniques (e.g. sea-pen rearing, off-site programs, lake and stream enrichment techniques, captive brood programs).
- Experience working cooperatively with First Nations, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with stock assessment and habitat restoration projects.
- Experience in managing and maintaining hatchery data base systems (e.g. Excel, ENPRO).
- Experience in the implementation of fish health management plans as they relate to facility operation and aquaculture license requirements.
- Experience of alarm systems and standby procedures as they relate to fish hatcheries.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of salmon biology, fish culture techniques & principles utilized in the operation of a Salmonid Enhancement Program Hatchery (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03).
- Knowledge of health and safety practices and procedures (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03).
- Knowledge of population assessment methods and procedures related to salmon enhancement (for GT-03 only).

Abilities and Skills:
- Effective oral communication skills (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03).
- Effective written communication skills (for GL-MAN -05, GT-02 & 03).
- Ability to use computer software such as MS Word (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03).
- Ability to conduct numerical analyses relating to fish culture techniques (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03).
- Ability to problem solve and improvise to ensure safe and efficient operations (for GT-03 only).
- Ability to supervise, motivate and lead a team (for GT-03 only).

Personal Suitability:
- Effective interpersonal skills (for GL- MAN -05, GT-02 & 03)
- Initiative (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03)
- Judgment (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03)
- Teamwork (for GL-MAN-05, GT-02 & 03)

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

Occupational Certification:
Possession of the following occupational certifications may be required for certain positions.
- Completion of Swift Water Rescue Training
- Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate
- Jet Boat Operation Training
- Radio Operators Licence
- Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
- St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid CPR C with AED
- Bear Awareness Training
- Trade ticket (e.g. welding, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
- WHMIS training
- Transportation of dangerous goods certificate
- Class 3 or 4 Driver’s licence
- Air Brake Certification
- Forklift Operator certification
- ATV Operators Certification
- Rigging and slinging certification
- Power saw limbing and bucking training
- Limited Master (60GT) certification

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain valid Health Canada Medical.
- Willing and able to travel, occasionally for overnight durations.
- Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, shift work, and overtime.
- Willing and able to participate in facility Occupational Safety & Health program and training.
- Must possess and maintain a valid BC driver’s licence.
- Willing and able to work on and offsite standby as required.
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a standard first aid certification with CPR.
- Must be able to carry out field operation which may include but are not limited to traversing rough terrain, climbing stream banks and lifting of up to 20kgs.
- 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

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 of their choice.

Shortlisting may be applied, which may include consideration of depth and breadth of experience or top-down ranking.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

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.