Knowledge Exchange and Indigenous Engagement Officer

Update: Please note this process has been extended.

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in knowledge exchange and outreach related to forestry to join the Canadian Forest Service’s Laurentian forestry centre in Quebec City. The Knowledge Exchange and Indigenous Engagement Officer plans, coordinates and organizes knowledge exchange and outreach activities for the Laurentian Forestry Center to promote the dissemination of research data and information. The successful candidate will use innovative and creative mechanisms to engage with various stakeholders including forestry professionals, academics, Indigenous communities, and organizations as well as the public.

Work environment

Do you want to be at the forefront of forestry science? Join the dynamic team at the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC). With some 125 employees, including 27 researchers, the LFC is one of the five research centers of the Canadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada. The LFC is located on the Université Laval campus in Quebec City, near green spaces, restaurants, and shops. The social life is active and friendly. The Knowledge exchange and Indigenous engagement officer writes science outreach materials, liaises with forestry and Indigenous partners, and conducts knowledge exchange activities as part of a dynamic and engaged team. Exciting challenges and a great work environment await you.

The position is located in Quebec City. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is currently possible to carry out the tasks by telecommuting. Once the pandemic situation is over, the candidate must be available to perform his/her duties at the office at 1055 rue du P.E.P.S., Quebec City.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirement, various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative), different linguistic profiles, various security requirements, 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)

Education:
ED1: Graduation with a bachelor's degree in forestry or wood science from a recognized post-secondary institution; or Graduation with a bachelor's degree in a natural science from a recognized post-secondary institution combined with acceptable experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Experience in using knowledge exchange and outreach techniques and mechanisms.
EX2: Experience in writing scientific documents or reports for publication.
EX3: Experience in preparing and delivering presentations.

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

Asset Qualifications:
AEX1: Experience planning and conducting knowledge exchange activities in relation to field or laboratory-based forest research, or other forest science projects.
AEX2: Experience in collaborating with various forestry stakeholders.
AEX3: Experience in collaborating with Indigenous Peoples.
AEX4: Experience analyzing and interpreting data.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
A1: Ability to effectively communicate orally.
A2: Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
A3: To produce high quality written documents within short time frames.

Personal suitabilities:
PS1: Adaptability
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Integrity and respect

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

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

CE1: Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
CE2: Willingness to travel away from home base for extended periods.
CE3: Possession of a valid driver's license.
CE4: Reliability security clearance.
CE5: COVID Vaccination certificate.

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.

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written test, practical test, situational exercise, oral interview, simulation, presentation, role-play, work samples, performance appraisals and/or reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person.

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.