Biologist (BI-02) / Senior Biologist (BI-03)

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Calling all biologists! Looking to cast your line into new waters? Department of Fisheries and Oceans Pacific Species at Risk Program is looking to recruit enthusiastic people to join its salmon, marine, and freshwater operational teams at the BI-02 and BI-03 levels.

We are seeking Biologists to help advance work on the conservation and management of aquatic species at risk and their habitats for future generations. Our work to recover and protect species at risk connects the science, operational planning, and policy worlds, so we will be welcoming those that can apply their science background and operational know-how, as well as put on their policy hats! You will have the chance to work on files that benefit species in British Columbia, Yukon, and beyond, ranging from rare snails, iconic salmons to charismatic killer whales!

Duties

Your job may require you to:
• Develop regional listing information on species assessed at risk by COSEWIC
• Write recovery documents for listed species
• Issue scientific permits for listed species
• Coordinate implementation of recovery measures for listed species and evaluating progress
• Lead or support engagement and consultation activities with stakeholders, Indigenous communities and organizations
• Support grant and contribution programs

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)

Education

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a biological science;
or
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

Experience

• Experience working in conservation or management of aquatic species and ecosystems, wildlife conservation, natural resource management, or with environmental issues.
• Experience assessing, synthesizing or analyzing science-based information from a variety of sources.
• Experience providing or contributing to developing science-based advice and recommendations.
• Experience providing status updates, briefings or presentations.
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships or partnerships with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, or organizations (BI-03 only).

Note: BI-02 and BI-03 positions: Recent experience is required for all experience factors above and is defined as performing the duties within the last 5 years.

BI-03 positions: Significant experience is required for all experience factors above and is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 2 years on a full-time basis.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion, including weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel. Travel may be to remote locations by various modes of transportation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies

Both:
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Think things through
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Achieve Results
• Effective written and oral communication skills

BI-03 Stream Only:
• Create vision and strategy
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Mobilize People

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a biological science or other field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships or partnerships with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, or organizations (BI-02; essential for BI-03)
• Experience in writing technical reports or other similar publications.
• Experience in developing or implementing policies and other products such as guidelines and regulations.
• Experience in the conservation, recovery, or listing of species at risk.
• Experience conducting scientific research projects on freshwater and/or marine ecosystems.
• Experience supervising staff (BI-03 only).
• Experience managing budgets (BI-03 only).

Abilities

• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Ability to analyze scientific/technical information in a legislative or program context and make recommendations.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Dependent on the position, a valid Driver’s License may be required.
• Security Clearance: Dependent on the position, Reliability Status or Secret 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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.