Aquatic Science Biologist Iii

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Full time
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector
Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
BI-03
$82,579 to $106,319

Closing date: 21 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Members of the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous persons, who reside in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Should an insufficient number of applicants be identified, all persons who reside in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad may be considered.


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

Work environment:


Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Maritimes Science Sector is comprised of staff that conducts research and monitoring to provide advice to support the management of all the Canadian fisheries and other aquatic activities of our Maritimes region.


The Maritimes Science Program has 5 priority areas:

populations and ecosystem assessments; safe navigation and emergency response; mitigation of ecosystem stressors; adaptation to a changing environment; and marine spatial planning.

Maritimes Science Branch consists of over 400 staff working from multiple locations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

DFO is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in a manner consistent with our National Reconciliation Strategy.

We acknowledge that the key to understanding, reconciling and improving our relationships with Indigenous Peoples is to ensure that they are represented, heard and supported within our Department.

We are committed to ensuring that DFO is a welcoming and inclusive workplace for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people, supporting vibrant Indigenous

employee networks, and advancing priorities that are important to Indigenous communities.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage assigned human, financial and material resources.
  • Lead or provide advice to DFO staff and external partners on development of project proposals and study design.
  • Act as liaison between and provide support to DFO Science staff and Indigenous partners to increase collaborations in science activities, planning, and advice.
  • Support consideration of Indigenous science, knowledge, and principles in departmental decisionmaking, including analysis of gaps, challenges, opportunities, and resources required to support these changes.
  • Undertake strategic engagement with Indigenous communities.

Intent of the process:

The intent of this selection process is to staff one indeterminate position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

EDUCATION:

  • Graduation with a degree from a recognized university
in natural, physical or applied science.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience writing scientific papers or reports.
  • Experience in designing and conducting field surveys
and/or laboratory experiments.

  • Experience organizing and conducting scientific work in
aquatic science as a project lead.

  • Experience in management of human and financial
resources.

  • Experience in statistical analysis of ecological data.
  • Experience working with the marine or fishing industry,
Indigenous organizations, or stakeholder groups.

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of survey design.

ABILITIES:

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and provide sciencebased advice and
recommendations to scientists, managers, or stakeholders.

  • Ability to present scientific work in a clear and concise
manner and explain concepts clearly to the general public,

and scientists.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

  • Creating vision and strategy.
  • Mobilize people.
  • Uphold integrity and respect.
  • Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
  • Achieve results.
  • Promote innovation and guide change.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

  • Graduation with a postgraduate degree, with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the
position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience conducting scientific work in assessment of aquatic stocks.
  • Experience conducting scientific work in biodiversity science or conservation biology.
  • Experience conducting scientific work in oceanography.
  • Experience working in scientific studies of freshwater/anadromous species and ecosystems.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible min

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