Biologist

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

DFO recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, women, and visible minorities.

By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

✍ How to apply for these opportunities?

1️. Answer the screening questions in the online application system. Your answers MUST demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience criteria listed below. These include the Essential Qualifications as well as additional relevant education or experience you may have (asset qualifications). Provide CONCRETE examples of your work experience within your answers to the screening questions. Do not simply refer to your resumé.

2️. Upload your resumé to the online application system. Your resumé should support your answers to the screening questions, but is not a substitute.

3️. Submit your application!

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff these or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region on an indeterminate, specified period (term), or acting basis.

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 in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the conservation and/or monitoring of the environment, natural resources or species.

Experience in analyzing scientific information for the development of reports, maps or other specialized presentations of data.

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

Asset Qualifications

Experience:

Experience in collaborating with stakeholders on natural resource management issues.

Experience participating in public consultations, including developing consultation materials and/or analyzing results.

Experience in assessing or monitoring impacts of human activities on fish or fish habitat

Experience in marine spatial planning.

Experience in marine conservation.

Experience in the protection of biodiversity (e.g. species at risk, aquatic invasive species).

Experience conducting scientific work from small vessels.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

Ability to communicate

Personal Suitability:

Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Flexibility
Initiative

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

Operational Requirements:

- Possession of a valid drivers’ license( may be required for some positions).
- Occasional travel (may be required for some positions).
- Occasional requirement to work overtime. (may be required for some positions)
- Occasional field work. (may be required for some positions).
- Occasional travel in a boat. (may be required for some positions).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The ability to communicate will be assessed through candidate’s applications and interview. All communication relating to this process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random selection or a top-down approach based on experience, assessment results and/or selection decision, may be used at any point during this process, in order to determine the number of candidates to be further considered.

Please note that asset criteria may be deemed to be essential depending on the needs of the position. Therefore, if you have the asset criteria, please clearly demonstrate this in your response to the screening questions.

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.