Aquatic Science Technician V

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

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a field of natural, physical or applied sciences or engineering relevant to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working in a research or diagnostic laboratory in a relevant field using aseptic techniques.

• Experience working with cell cultures.

• Experience planning and conducting laboratory projects.

• Experience writing scientific papers and technical reports.

• Experience planning and managing simultaneous tasks

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

• Experience in a laboratory operating under a quality assurance/quality control system.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Demonstrating integrity and respect

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Thinking things through

• Working effectively with others

• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Fisheries and Oceans 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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid drivers’ license

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

The pool may also be used to staff positions with similar qualifications within the department in various locations and/or tenures throughout the Pacific Region.

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.