Update: The closing date of this poster is now 27 September 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time.
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.
📢Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more, visit our website on Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.
❗️❗️***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process
❗️❗️As of September 9, 2024, and in line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will adopt a common hybrid work model that will see employees work at their designated worksite at least three (3) days each week.
Physical Scientists in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector contribute to knowledge of our oceans and to safe navigation through contributions to physical or environmental science initiatives, development of scientific information and advice, and coordination of scientific activities.
Key activities may include participating in collaborative ocean sciences initiatives with federal, academic and private sector partners; providing support for, and participating in, national and international committees and working groups on ocean science; providing data management, quality control, and archival; supporting the development and evaluation of numerical ocean models; developing products and tools for both internal organizational use and for partners and clients; responding to client requests; and developing and maintaining scientific software.
The immediate intent is to fill various vacancies in positions located in Ottawa, Ontario and Dorval, Québec.
A pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada across the country with various language requirements, security requirements and tenures.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
• 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.
🧪EXPERIENCE:
• Experience* conducting scientific work or activities related to physical oceanography or another relevant environmental science
• Experience* conducting quantitative analyses and interpreting data using analytical techniques or tools associated with oceanography or another relevant scientific area
• Experience* preparing and writing of briefing materials, presentations, technical documents, or scientific papers on topics related to oceanography or another relevant environmental science
• Experience* using computer programming or scripting languages (such as, but not limited to Python, Bash, Fortran, Matlab, or R) for the synthesis, assembly, management, or analysis of scientific data or information
• Experience* working in or coordinating scientific teams, committees or working groups related to oceanography or another relevant environmental science.
➝ Definitions:
*Experience: It is your responsibility to provide appropriate and detailed examples with dates that clearly demonstrate the number of years of experience that corresponds with the level you are applying for (PC-02 or PC-03) as defined below:
- Experience is defined as being gained through paid or volunteer work or completion of graduate-level research projects, in a relevant area
- PC-03 level experience is defined as being at least 2 years in duration
Examples citing academic coursework or undergraduate degree requirements will not be accepted.
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES:
• Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to analyze scientific data and information to provide advice and recommendations
• Ability to apply computer programming or scripting languages for the analysis of data
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Dependability
• Focus on results
• Effective interpersonal relationships
⭐️ASSET EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a Masters or Doctoral Degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in ocean sciences, physics, biology, mathematics, environmental science, computer science, or some other science relevant to the position.
⭐️ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the analysis of spatially and/or temporally variable oceanographic, meteorological, or other environmental data
• Experience working with collaborative programs, projects, or initiatives with other government departments, academic institutions and/or international organizations
• Experience in oceanographic and/or climate modelling
• Experience with modern oceanographic data collection, monitoring, observation or dissemination technologies/instrumentation
• Experience in scientific data management, including but not limited to tasks such as Quality Analysis/Quality Control of data to comply with standardized template(s), management of data archives, and creation of metadata using specified standards (e.g., NetCDF and/or ISO-19115)
• Experience in the development or maintenance of scientific software for data-related applications
• Experience in the development and/or dissemination of scientific quantitative data products
• Experience working within a client and stakeholder service focused environment
• Experience in the management of national geospatial data projects using GIS applications
• Experience using software version control tools such as, but not limited to, Git (e.g. GitHub, GitLab)
• Experience working in a Linux environment, including use of high-performance computing environments
• Experience working with scientific databases included but not limited to tasks such as SQL query design and relational database design
• Experience working with cloud computing environments and the deployment of scientific software, including but not limited to virtual machine configuration and containerization.
• Experience with designing web application for displaying scientific data to support data-driven decision-making, scientific research, or other similar purposes
• Experience with web services for disseminating scientific data, including but not limited to the Data Access Protocol (DAP), Web Feature Services (WFS) and Web Map Services (WMS).
• Experience in any of the following Hydrographic Practices: bathymetric data collection procedures and bathymetric product development tools: CARIS, HYPAC, Qimera or similar; water level and/or current data collection, instrumentation and QC; tidal water level and current constituent analysis
🌎ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following designated groups: Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
🚩 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime
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
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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks, recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.
Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.
LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or 5) Participation in an assessment for another selection process.
Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.
Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Official language proficiency could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. Each candidate can only undergo SLE testing one time within the context of an appointment process. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be introduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.
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COMMUNICATION
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It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly. Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.
If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
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.