Forest Science Technician

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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

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 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:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Note: 1. The employer-approved alternatives this requirement is an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in contributing to the design of research experiments, developing projects plans and developing methodologies/tools of field and laboratory experiments.
• Experience in the implementation of goals, assigning staff and allocating work within and across projects.
• Experience in analysis and interpretation of datasets using statistical software.
• Experience in drafting, writing or assisting in the preparation of reports, manuscripts or poster presentations of scientific articles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of science protocols and processes.
• Knowledge of data compilation, organization and basic analysis.
• Knowledge of basic forest science.

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to maintain and operate scientific instruments and equipment.
• Ability to set and manage priorities and workload to attain results.

Personal Suitabilities:
• Effective interpersonal relationship
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Strives for excellence

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
• Successful completion of at minimum a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in forestry, bio-chemistry, biology, environmental sciences or related field.

Experience:
• Experience with analytical lab work.
• Experience with chemical analyses processes.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of concepts and methodologies used in applied research.

Degree equivalency

Operational Requirements:
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

Conditions of Employment:
• Reliability Status security clearance
• Valid driver’s permit
• Willingness to perform work under field conditions for extended periods, in remote areas
• Health Canada medical evaluation

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

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.