Junior (EG-03) and Senior (EG-05) Aquatic Science Technician

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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This position is located in Inuvik, NT. Please only apply if you are located in Inuvik or plan on relocating to Inuvik.
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**IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

• Successful candidates may be eligible for the reimbursement of relocation costs.
• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $26,534 to $39,839 which is based on if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided twice a year for each eligible member of the household.

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

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HERE’S HOW THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WILL GO:

STEP 1- INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Tell us about yourself! We want to know why you would be the ideal candidate for this position and what you would bring to this role. You can do this by clicking “Apply Online", or you can email a copy of your application to . In your cover letter and resume, be sure to highlight the experience you have that is applicable to these roles.

The online application is very simple (yes/no questions) and should only take you 10-15 minutes!

STEP 2 – SCREENING THE APPLICATIONS

Your resume will be reviewed to determine if you have the following education and experience. If you do, you may be sent a questionnaire or a phone call concerning the education and experience in the poster below.

STEP 3 - INTERVIEWS & FURTHER ASSESSMENT

Based on your resume and the answers you provide in STEP 2 above, you may be invited to an interview and other assessments. During the interview we will be looking for you to demonstrate your abilities and skills further.

Duties

DFO-Arctic Region staff are involved with the following types of work in collaboration with other federal departments, provincial and territorial governments, indigenous organizations and communities:

Junior Aquatic Science Technician (EG-03)

• Participate in meetings with local and regional organizations as a representative of DFO Fisheries Management, actively working to build and maintain positive, respectful, and constructive relationships with our co-management partners.
• Performing clerical work such as assisting in drafting contracts, learning about DFO administrative and financial systems, assisting in administrative processes required for various activities (travel, etc.), assisting in budgeting exercises and annual work planning, shipping and receiving scientific supplies and samples.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from the public regarding fisheries management in the local area (for example: answering the phone, explaining local fishery regulations to visitors, assisting in issuing some specific kinds of fishing licenses).
• Participating in the planning and organization of scientific studies and other projects.

Senior Aquatic Science Technician (EG-05)

• Participate in meetings with local and regional organizations as a representative of DFO Fisheries Management, actively working to build and maintain positive, respectful, and constructive relationships with our co-management partners.
• Performing clerical work such as drafting contracts, working with DFO administrative and financial systems, identifying and completing administrative processes required for various activities (travel, etc.), participating in budgeting exercises and annual work planning, shipping and receiving scientific supplies and samples.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from the public regarding fisheries management in the local area (for example: answering the phone, replying to emails, explaining local fishery regulations to visitors, issuing some specific kinds of fishing licenses).
• Taking a lead role in planning, organizing, and coordinating scientific studies and other projects.
• Developing and maintaining a well-organized system for storing project samples, data, and equipment.

If you are interested in any or all of these exciting areas of our program, we look forward to receiving your application.

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as an employer of choice through several awards?

We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation and are recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Did you know that we also have a real impact on the lives of Canadians? On a typical day Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard:
-Contribute to healthy lakes, rivers and oceans
-Saves 8 human lives;
-Answers 1,127 radio communications;
-Responds to 5 environmental pollution reports;
-And so much more!

Are you looking for an organization that:
-Focuses on its employees' creativity and their professional development;
-Has a rich and diverse range of career opportunities; and
-Is a respectful workplace that celebrates diversity in all its genres?

If you're looking for new and rewarding challenges, do not waste another second and submit your application to join one of the most dynamic organization in the Federal Public Service.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to hire two indeterminate Aquatic Science Technicians on an indeterminate basis in Inuvik, NT; one (1) Junior EG-03 level, and one (1) Senior EG-05 level. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Secondary School Diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience Living or working in the Arctic

• Experience in providing support and/or technical management for projects?

EG-05 only
• Experience reading and writing technical or scientific documents
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EG-03 and EG-05
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

EG-05 ONLY
• Ability to plan and organize

EG-03 and EG-05
• Demonstrating integrity and respect,
• 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)

The following requirements are not essential for these positions but they are applicable to the positions and MAY be used in the assessment process.

EG-03 and EG-05
• Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in biology, environment, natural resources or a related field.

EG-03 only
• Experience reading and writing technical or scientific documents.
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.

EG-03 and EG-05
• Experience in the collection of biological data from marine or other aquatic environments.
• Experience working with fin fish and marine mammals that are found north of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories and Yukon.
• Experience in data collection, entry, and management

EG-03 and EG-05
• Knowledge of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement as related to fishery co-management in the Beaufort Delta region.

EG-03 and EG-05
• Ability to communicate in Inuvialuktun or Gwich’in languages

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Isolated Post Medical (if required)
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Work overtime as required.
• Willingness to work outdoors sometimes for extended periods in all weather conditions and in remote areas.
• Travel outside the employee’s headquarters for extended periods, including travel to remote locations, as required.

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

Candidates located in Northwest Territories, if you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be mailed to:

Sarah Lord
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Box 1871
#1 Arctic Road
Inuvik, NWT
X0E 0T0

or emailed to .

Your education and experience may also be provided by telephone. Simply indicate this as your preference in an email or when submitting your application here, and you will receive a telephone call by a board member.

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.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

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.