Reference Number
DOE23J-013448-001035
Selection Process Number
23-DOE-NCR-EA-604806
Organization
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Year
2023-2024
Days Open
17
Classification
STUDENT
City
Gatineau
Type
External
Total
76
Employment Equity
56
(73.7%)
Screened out
0
(0%)
Screened in
76
(100%)
Employment Equity 73.7% 56
Screened Out 0% 0
Screened In 100% 76
Women 61.8% 47
Visible minority 35.5% 27
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 7.9% 6
English 75% 57
French 25% 19
Citizens 63.2% 48
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be currently recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are presently enrolled; and
- Be the minimum age to work in the province where the job is located.
To be appointed to the position, you must have all the essential qualifications. Some of the qualifications will be assessed using your job application. It is your responsibility to provide relevant examples demonstrating how you meet each requirement. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
The positions entail working on wildlife health research and policy issues. Topics to be addressed include a range of issues such as the impacts of Avian Influenza on wild birds, conservation of bats given the impacts of White-Nose Syndrome, monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife, bison health, health of amphibians and reptiles, cumulative impacts of disease and contaminants. Activities to be implemented include: research and analysis related to wildlife management and health, communicating wildlife health and conservation issues to a range of audiences, building partnerships for wildlife health and conservation with partners and stakeholders, supporting meetings including the preparation of minutes, providing briefings, and
The students will work with researchers, policy developers and briefing units addressing issues related to wildlife health in Canada. Interactions are expected to take place with One Health partners including Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments, academics and others who are working in the field of wildlife health. The research and policy program developed will support high priority programs of the federal government including One Health programs on emerging pathogens.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A cover letter how you meet the essential qualifications (Education, Knowledge). Your ability to communicate effectively in writing would be assessed via your cover letter."
EDUCATION:
The candidate must be currently enrolled full-time in a doctor of veterinary medicine program in Canada.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of wildlife health issues in Canada and their impacts to wildlife populations, or the environment.
Knowledge of One Health concept and principles.
English or French
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to employ critical thinking.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Problem solving skills
Planning and organizing skills
Reliability Status security clearance
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
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. References may be contacted. Candidates who apply to this selection process should provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Students are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Additional information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. Therefore, it promotes employment equity and encourages you to voluntarily indicate on your application if you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity or for exams, please notify the representative of the Public Service Commission or the organization in a timely manner of your needs for which accommodation must be taken to allow you a fair and equitable assessment. Information received regarding accommodation will be treated confidentially.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.