Physical Scientist II *Amendment*

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Duties

The performance and projections of the CMIP6 Earth System Models (ESMs) for Canada’s three oceans. This position will focus on analyzing historic solutions and climatic projections from the CMIP6 models to investigate the models’ performances and the future hydrographic states for Canada’s three oceans. This position will require knowledge of physical oceanography and statistics.

Work environment

Working with our team of multidisciplinary scientists, the Physical Scientist will have access to our office space within the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, working in a hybrid environment of remote and on-site work at the discretion of the supervisor.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to fill one (1) term position to complete a research project in Dartmouth, Nova scotia. A pool of fully qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures and linguistic requirements in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in Dartmouth, NS or St. Andrew’s, NB.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience conducting scientific research in the field of physical oceanography or other relevant physical science.
• Experience in analysis of data using modern scientific programming languages, such as, but not limited to Python, MATLAB, or R.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific data or information.
• Experience in applying statistics to data analysis.
• Experience writing or contributing to the preparation of scientific papers and reports within a specialized area of physical science.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of physical oceanography and/or atmospheric science.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of statistical analysis/oceanographic data analysis.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :
• Demonstrating integrity and respect,
• Thinking things through,
• Working effectively with others,
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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.