Aquatic Science Biologist

4 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Full time

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science - Stock Assessment and Research Division
Delta (British Columbia), Nanaimo (British Columbia), Sidney (British Columbia)
BI-02, BI-03
$65,662 to $106,319 (BI-02 - $65,662 to $89,411; BI-03 - $82,579 to $106,319)
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada

**Closing date: 22 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**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

**Intent of the process**:
A pool will be created in anticipation of future vacancies in the following locations: Nanaimo, Sidney, Delta, West Vancouver and Cultus Lake, BC. The pool may also be used to staff positions with similar qualifications within the department in various locations and/or tenures throughout the Pacific Region.

**Positions to be filled**: 10

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

EDUCATION
- 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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

STREAM 1: BI-02/BI-03 - DATA STEWARD/SENIOR DATA STEWARD/PROGRAM HEAD
- Experience in data stewardship in a work or research environment, which includes responsibility for the assessment, improvement, and ongoing fit-for-purpose conformance of a data asset.*
- Experience reviewing data for accuracy and completeness in a work or research environment.*
- Experience organizing, conducting, or participating in scientific projects.*
- Experience using Standard Query Language to work with relational databases.*
- Experience building or maintaining relational databases in a work or research environment.*
- Experience using a programming language.*
- BI-03 ONLY - Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
- Note: BI-03 positions: Significant experience is required for starred criteria, defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 2 years on a full-time basis.

STREAM 2: BI-02/BI-03 - DATA ANALYST/ SENIOR DATA ANALYST / PROGRAM HEAD
- Experience in modern statistical ecology, such as generalized linear models, mixed-effects models, and model selection.*
- Experience using a programming language (such as R) to manipulate, visualize and analyze data.*
- Experience fitting models to complex natural science data (for example, population dynamics, epidemiological modelling, etc.).*
- Experience writing scientific and technical publications or reports.*
- BI-03 ONLY - Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships or partnerships with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, or organizations.
- Note: BI-03 positions: Significant experience is required for starred criteria, defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 2 years on a full-time basis.

COMPETENCIES

ALL STREAMS:

- Uphold integrity and respect
- Think things through
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Achieve Results
- Effective written and oral communication skills

BI-03 STREAM ONLY:

- Create vision and strategy
- Promote innovation and guide change
- Mobilize People

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

Information on language requirements

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience using a programming language to develop and perform data transformation or data loading procedures.
- Experience using geographic information system software in a work or research environment.
- Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
- Experience in advanced statistical analysis such as Bayesian, non-parametric, spatial and/or multivariate models.
- Experience in cross-discipline communication between IT, scientific, and field programs
- Experience with data synthesis and visualization for communication and decision-making

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of data management theory, best practices and procedures
- Knowledge of Pacific Region commercial fisheries
- Knowledge of stock assessment methods
- Knowledge of software development best practices and procedures

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing and able to work flexib

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