Physical Scientist II *AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE*

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Duties

The employee will be responsible for applying experience, knowledge and skills to support scientific data management and analysis initiatives using modern computer programming or scripting languages such as, but not limited to, Python or R. This work will support various oceanographic programs within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Maritimes Region. The employee will work in a team environment with technical staff, research scientists, and managers and will be expected to provide thorough documentation of software and to maintain code in repositories to ensure shared development and version control.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory pool that may be used to staff temporary or permanent positions with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector in Dartmouth, NS and St. Andrews, NB.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Where you are interested in working.

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

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, mathematics, engineering, geomatics, scientific programming or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in computer programming or scripting languages for data management and analysis purposes.

• Experience in designing and developing software using modern computer programming or scripting languages such as, but not limited to, Python or R.

• Experience providing data management advice and recommendations to clients and/or project leads and/or managers.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of best practices for code management.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to interpret scientific coding language.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative
• Dependability

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

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a M.Sc. or Ph.D. from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, mathematics, engineering, geomatics, scientific programming or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the design and development of front (Graphical User Interface) and back end applications.
• Experience in designing and developing software and applications using Django.
• Experience in the development of software for collection, archival, and/or quality control of data, preparation of graphical outputs and/or reports.
• Experience programming with SQL and relational database design.
• Experience with the use of Linux/Unix-based operating systems and associated scripting languages (e.g. awk, sed, bash).
• Experience working in the fields of marine or aquatic science.
• Experience working with oceanographic datasets.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing and applying quality control for scientific data.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of software design.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of statistical analysis.

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

For some positions:
• A valid Health Canada medical (Scientific Field Personnel).
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Work at sea on research vessels for up to 6 weeks per year as required.

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

DFO recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications listed under the 'may be needed for the job' section may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

*Candidate will be required to have significant work experience in either of these programming languages. It will not be sufficient to have used R or Python for university or college course work.

**Candidate will be expected to have a broad scope of knowledge in one of these programming languages. It will not be sufficient to simply have used these software tools.

Suspension of vaccination requirement:

Effective June 20, 2022 the vaccination requirement for the Core Public Administration (CPA), including the RCMP, will be suspended. As of that date, employees of the CPA will no longer be required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.

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.