Physical Scientist

Important messages

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

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.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Those applying for Stream 1 will be considered for the PC-02 Office position.
Those applying for Stream 2 will be considered for the PC-02 Field position.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

The intention of this process is to staff multiple PC-02 positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Both Streams: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 ONLY:
Experience conducting or supporting research (data analysis) relevant to a natural, physical or applied science.
Experience with computer programming or scripting languages for management, analysis and/or quality control of large datasets.
Experience using statistical analysis software.

Stream 2 ONLY:
Experience conducting scientific research in biological sciences or limnology.
Experience in working with a team of researchers or support staff.
Significant experience in conducting field work on lakes, where significant is defined as two field seasons or more of boat-based sampling.
Experience in the deployment, retrieval, and downloading of data from autonomous aquatic samplers including dataloggers.
Experience in univariate and multivariate statistical analyses of water quality or biotic community data.

Both Streams:
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

Both Streams:
Initiative
Reliability
Judgement
Working effectively with others

Stream 1 ONLY:
Attention to detail

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Both Streams: Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Stream 2 ONLY:
Advanced or wilderness first aid certification.
SVOP and SDV-BS certification.

Stream 1 ONLY:
Experience programming in R language.
Experience using other computer programming or scripting languages (e.g.Python, MatLAB, C, C++, java, golang, etc.) (Excluding R).
Experience programming with any of the following computer software applications:
- Azure
- ReactJS
- NextJS
- NodeJS
- SQL
- MongoDB
- GITHUB
- GCP – Plateforme infonuagique de Google
- Docker
- D3JS
- Leaflet
Experience using Geographical Information Systems software (e.g. ArcGIS) to aggregate data, process information, or conduct spatial analysis.
Experience in spatial or temporal analysis of oceanographic, biological, meteorological or environmental data.
Experience in programming web-based interfaces for computational tools or models.
Experience collaborating with various groups in the private or public sector (e.g., stakeholders, Indigenous partners, academic institutions, government representatives, etc.).
Experience preparing scientific publications and reports.

Stream 2 ONLY:
Experience in SCUBA diving, including the possession of a valid PADI advanced. diver certification or equivalent.
Experience collecting and preparing water samples for chemical analysis.
Experience collecting lower trophic level samples.
Experience collecting and/or preparing sediment or soil for geochemical and/or particle size analysis.
Experience using/ calibrating/maintaining water quality sensors.
Experience deploying and downloading Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers.
Experience writing code to program data loggers or other scientific equipment.
Experience mapping, soldering, or testing electrical connections of environmental sensors.
Experience trailering boats or trailers.
Experience using MS Access to manage data.
Experience analysing limnological data.
Experience preparing scientific publications and reports.
Experience using ArcGIS to create maps of sampling locations, of environmental data, or bathymetric charts.
Experience using Spatial Analyst to conduct spatial analysis of environmental data.
Experience in procurement of scientific equipment and supplies.
Experience using or creating mathematical models of ecological processes.
Experience in supervision of employees.

Stream 2 ONLY: Knowledge of freshwater cage aquaculture waste deposit characteristics and
impacts to benthic ecology.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated Employment Equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance.

Both Streams :
Travel within Canada
Work assigned overtime
Valid Health Canada Class II medical certificate (for Winnipeg-based positions only)

Stream 1 ONLY:
Driver’s License or mobility generally associated with a driver’s license
Willingness and ability to travel by land, air and water within Canada

Stream 2 ONLY:
Valid drivers license and willingness to drive half and ¾ ton trucks

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 information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve. We encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community and the four Employment Equity Groups. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

All information pertaining to this selection process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your e-mail account and your PSRS account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of address, phone number and/or email address.

We thank all those who apply.

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.