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The Marine Fish and Invertebrates Team is looking to staff a senior level technical expertise position to oversee the daily function of the age estimation laboratory (EG-05) and create a pool of age estimation technical experts (EG-03) located at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Winnipeg MB.
The EG-03 position job duties are focused on production age estimation of various fish species using a variety of techniques and structures such as fins and otoliths; updating and maintaining a physical archive and electronic database of otolith and fin samples; and following QA/QC procedures and other laboratory chain of custody procedures relating to age determination.
The EG-05 position is multifaceted to oversee the general function of the age estimation workflow, increase efficiencies to support a larger demand in services, adapt to changes in technology to complete work tasks, manage regular financial expenditures and manage personnel and team dynamics.
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) Indeterminate EG-05 Position, in Winnipeg, MB.
Additionally, the EG-03 Stream is being run on an anticipatory basis to fill vacancies as they arise in the future. A partially qualified pool of EG-03 candidates may be established.
This process may be used to staff similar EG-05 term and/or permanent positions in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Arctic Region (DFO) in Winnipeg, MB; and may be used to staff similar EG-03 term and/or permanent positions in Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Arctic Region or Ontario and Prairie Region in Winnipeg, MB.
Positions to be filled: 1
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EG-03 & EG-05
• Secondary school diploma or an employer approved alternative, which is a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EG-03 & EG-05:
• Minimum two (2) years' experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
EG-03:
• Experience estimating the age of 1 or more finfish species using otolith or other bony structures.
• Experience with 1 or more methods and any associated equipment used to prepare structures for finfish age estimation (i.e., whole, cross-sectioning, break and burn, etc.).
EG-05:
• Experience with supervision, including training, of 1 or more staff.
• Experience with 3 or more methods and any associated equipment used to prepare structures for finfish age estimation (i.e. whole, cross-sectioning, break and burn, etc.).
• Experience estimating the age of 4 or more finfish species using otolith or other bony structures.
• Experience working with large datasets and large physical sample archives.
For example, data sets that combine multiple users' (2 or more) data into one standard format to create an overall large dataset (over 500 data entries) that is added to on an annual basis and managing a physical archive that has more than 5 contributors and hosts more than 1000 physical samples.
EG-03:
• Experience following quality assurance and quality control protocols to ensure the production of reliable data.
• Experience following standard operating procedures.
• Experience inputting, maintaining, and summarizing data and information in databases.
• Experience providing data and data products to managers or researchers.
EG-05:
• Experience following and developing quality assurance and quality control protocols to ensure the production of reliable data.
• Experience managing large datasets and large physical sample archives.
• Experience developing or adapting technology or methodologies specific to image analysis (either equipment, software, or procedures).
• Experience with technical writing for reports related to stock assessment or primary publications.
• Experience with project financial management.
• Experience with project management from the planning phase through to project completion.
• Experience with statistical programs such as R.
English essential
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EG-03 & EG-05
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Achieve Results
EG-05:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
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.
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• Work overtime as needed
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
Please note that all written communication submitted in your application will be used to evaluate the ability to communicate in writing.
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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.
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