Graduate student – Knowledge Co-Production - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

The candidate will be required to be registered in a graduate program (MA, MEnvSc, MSc, or PhD) at University of Toronto Scarborough under the joint supervision of Dr. Nicole Klenk (Ph.D.) and Dr. Steven Alexander (Ph.D.) (Fisheries and Oceans Canada).

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Undertake a graduate level research project on bridging Western and Indigenous knowledge systems in collaborative aquatic research and monitoring
Participate in community-based and collaborative research during summer and/or winter in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to address community-driven questions related to bridging knowledge systems.
Interact with Inuvialuit community members by seeking input and feedback on project development and implementation, answering questions, presenting progress and results, and responding to community needs or concerns.
Collaborate with DFO researchers from National Headquarters and the Arctic Region.
Analyze and interpret data and publish results in government reports and peer-reviewed journals.
Present main study results on an annual basis at national and international conferences as opportunities arise and funding allows, in alignment with community guidance and consent.

Work environment

This project is focused on the Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected Area (ANMPA) in the Beaufort Sea. While it is clear that climate change is already impacting the Arctic and protection efforts are underway, it is imperative to document, monitor, and understand the effects of changes across linked social and ecological systems. This highlights a need for comprehensive monitoring programs that connect people and ecosystems across the Canadian Arctic. In partnership with the Paulatuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, we will be co-developing an approach to strengthen connections between knowledge systems and ecosystems to address community-driven questions and identified scientific gaps in support of ecological monitoring efforts.

While this position is located in Toronto, it will be affiliated with the Arctic Aquatic Research Division of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), which is based at the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Division provides information and advice to support the management of Arctic fisheries resources, their habitat, and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and on the Yukon North Slope. Effective management and conservation of these resources depends upon acquiring, interpreting, and sharing biological information.

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

✔ Possess an undergraduate degree (e.g., BSc, BA) in environmental science or studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, biology, interdisciplinary degree, or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution
✔ Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master's or Doctoral program related to fisheries, marine or natural resource management at University of Toronto Scarborough.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

✔ Experience in analyzing and interpreting social and/or cultural information.
✔ Experience in drafting summaries, literature reviews, reports, and presentations.

Note: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCY

✔ Demonstrating conscientiousness, integrity, and respect
✔ Thinking things through
✔ Working effectively with others
✔ Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITY

✔ Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.

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

✔ Experience in qualitative research
✔ Experience working with First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit communities

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

Valid Health Canada medical
Willingness to travel and work from remote areas for up to a month at a time
Willingness to work on evenings and weekends on occasion

Maintaining your student status is a condition of employment. Once you have defended your thesis you are no longer eligible for the program.

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

► HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK? ◄

➊ Application
You will need to answer the Screening Questions. You will need to demonstrate how you meet every criteria in the Essential Qualifications listed above in your online application. Do not forget to provide concrete examples.

➋ Online Interview
You will be invited to an interview conducted through videoconference.

➌ Reference Check
We will ask you to provide us with two (2) references.

➍ Offer of Student Employment Opportunity
If successful at all stages, the hiring manager will contact the student.

👉 IMPORTANT NOTES

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
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An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

Candidates invited to attend an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Preference

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.