Various Positions

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Assessment accommodation

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Duties

BI-02 Positions:

STREAM 1 - Boreal Caribou Biologist: Support planning and implementation of boreal caribou recovery, stewardship and regulatory activities by working with partners, including but not limited to: developing and maintaining partnerships, supporting engagement with Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders and the public, reporting and providing technical advice.

STREAM 2 - Species Recovery Biologist: Supports the planning and delivery of both field-based operations and desk-based evaluation as well as reporting activities to assess populations and address threats to at-risk species caused by human activity.

PC-02 Positions:

STREAM 3 - Nature Smart Climate Solutions Officer: Support program delivery for ECCC initiatives that incorporate Natural Climate Solutions, including partnership engagement, project development, and strategic planning to best achieve emission reduction outcomes and co-benefits related to biodiversity and the environment.

STREAM 4 - Stewardship Officer: Support planning and coordination of habitat conservation projects implemented by the Canadian Wildlife Service and conservation partners, by assisting with workplan development, information management, review of ecological gift donation files, coordinating communications materials, and other research as required.

STREAM 5 - Protected Areas Program Officer: Support the development and implementation of habitat, species, and/or infrastructure monitoring and management activities on National Wildlife Areas, including but not limited to procurement, field work, data management, and real property initiatives.

STREAM 6 - Regional Impact Assessment Officer: Support development, implementation, and communication of field-based and desktop projects in Ontario’s Far North to fill information gaps related to Impact Assessment processes with a focus on species at risk and their habitats.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) term PC-02 position in Toronto, Ontario.
A pool may be created and similar PC-02 and BI-02 positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment) and/or security requirements (reliability or secret) within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:

STREAM 1 and 2: BI-02

ED1: 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.

NOTE: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Education:

STREAM 3, 4, 5, and 6: PC-02

ED2: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

NOTE: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience (ALL STREAMS):

EX1: Experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting information from scientific publications, technical reports, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, or primary data sources related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystems.

EX2: Experience preparing written reports or publications on the topic of wildlife, habitat or ecosystems.

EX3: Experience working on projects involving surveying, monitoring, or management of wildlife or habitat.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities (ALL STREAMS) :

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3: Ability to plan and set priorities.

A4. Ability to summarize and analyze information and provide recommendations.

Personal suitability (ALL STREAMS) :

PS1: Working effectively with others.

PS2: Showing Initiative / Being action-oriented.

PS3: Thinking things through.

PS4: Demonstrating integrity and respect.

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

Asset education (ALL STREAMS) :

AED1: Graduation with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate) 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.

STREAM 2

AED2: Possession of a certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Degree equivalency

Asset experience:

Note: Qualifications for each position (Stream) are indicated by the number corresponding to the numbered positions above. For example, qualifications followed by a 1 are for the 1. Boreal Caribou Biologist position; qualifications followed by a 2 are for the 2. Species Recovery Biologist position.

AEX1: Experience working with external partners on issues related to wildlife management. Partners may include Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments, non-government organizations, or other levels of government. 1,2,3,4,5,6

AEX2: Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to analyze geospatial data related to wildlife or habitat. 2,3,4,6

AEX3: Experience compiling, analyzing, or managing environmental data. 3,4,5,6

AEX4: Experience collecting data or samples in the field and use of field equipment (for example, GPS, acoustic recording units, camera traps, or other instruments). 5,6

AEX5: Experience working on projects related to Ontario bat species and habitats. 6

AEX6: Experience working on projects related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystems of Ontario’s far north (https://www.ontario.ca/page/far-north-ontario). 1,5,6

AEX7: Experience working on projects related to ecology, management or conservation of boreal caribou or boreal caribou habitat. 1,5,6

AEX8: Experience synthesizing scientific information on the topic of wildlife, habitat, or ecosystems into plain language briefing notes, summaries, or presentations for non-scientific audiences (e.g., general public). 1,2,4,5,6

AEX9: Experience coordinating and tracking environmental rehabilitation or conservation projects. 4

AEX10: Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary teams or partnerships focused on wildlife, habitat, or ecosystems. 2,4

AEX11: Experience planning and/or participating in field projects conducted in remote locations, where remote is defined as requiring travel by float plane, helicopter, or watercraft or, if by road, then at least 50 km from nearest all-season road. 5,6

AEX12: Experience working in programs related to one or both of the following: A. management of conservation lands or protected areas; B. acquiring or securing land. 3,4,5

AEX13: Experience assessing environmental effects or mitigation of proposed industrial, commercial, or other developments on wildlife, habitat, or ecosystems. 1,2,6

AEX14: Experience in recovery planning for species at risk. 2

AEX15: Experience supporting or conducting consultations with stakeholders or Indigenous people which may include: consultations or information exchanges with Indigenous communities/organizations, government, non-government organizations, general public, or industry). 2

AEX16: Experience working on projects relating to peatlands, including peatland ecology, function, management or conservation. 6

Asset knowledge (STREAMS 2 and 4) :

AK1: Knowledge of challenges in wildlife conservation and management including relevant natural, social, and economic factors.

AK2: Knowledge of the role of other wildlife agencies, non-government organizations, or Indigenous communities in the conservation of wildlife and their habitat.

STREAM 3

AK3. Knowledge of nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss.

Organizational Needs:

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Other conditions of employment

Conditions of employment may vary depending on the position to be staffed. They may include some or all of the following:

- Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.
- Willingness to be away from home for up to three weeks at a time on work-related travel.
- Willing and able to perform fieldwork.
- Willing and able to conduct aerial surveys.
- Willing and able to work in adverse environmental conditions.
- Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours, and weekends on occasion.
- A valid unrestricted Ontario G-class driver’s license or equivalent from another jurisdiction.
- A pre-placement Health Canada medical 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 meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

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).

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

We intend to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email or if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.