Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science Recruitment Campaign

Important messages

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA (DFO) IS HIRING RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, BIOLOGISTS, OCEANOGRAPHERS AND TECHNICIANS. JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

Do you want to make a contribution to the stewardship of Canada's three oceans and our aquatic resources?

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION(S) THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINKS. CANDIDATES MUST COPY AND PASTE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW TO ACCESS THE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION.

Aquatic Biologist II
BI-02 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=922576&toggleLanguage=en

Aquatic Biologist III / Science Advisor III
BI-03 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=922642&toggleLanguage=en

Aquatic Technician IV
EG-04 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=923592&toggleLanguage=en

Aquatic Technician V
EG-05 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=924335&toggleLanguage=en

Physical Scientist II / Science Program/Policy Advisor II
PC-02 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=923607&toggleLanguage=en

Physical Scientist III / Science Program/Policy Advisor III
PC-03 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=923649&toggleLanguage=en

Research Scientist
SE-RES-01/02/03/04/05 : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=923667&toggleLanguage=en

DFO is a career destination of choice for aquatic science professionals. With research facilities across the country, our science staff are at the cutting edge of aquatic sciences.

DFO is a science-based department that relies on a vibrant science program to provide data, information, and expert scientific analysis and advice to support decision-making and policy and program delivery. Our Ecosystem and Oceans Science Sector (the "Science" Sector) includes a large number of science staff who possess a broad range of expertise in ocean and freshwater research.

As recently announced, DFO is undertaking a recruitment campaign to staff a range of science positions, across the country, in the following core areas of research:

. Assessment of aquatic resources (including fish stocks, marine mammals and species-at-risk)
. Dynamics of aquatic invasive species
. Aquaculture-environmental interactions
. Ecosystem health, including approaches for ecosystem modelling and ecosystem-based management
. Conservation management of aquatic biological diversity
. Ecosystem stressors and evaluating their impacts on aquatic ecosystems
. Biological, chemical, physical, and fisheries oceanography, both coastal and offshore

The Recruitment Campaign will take place in phases between now and early fall 2016, with various testing and/or document submission requirements as the process moves forward. As part of this process, DFO officials will be holding job fairs in early fall 2016, which will include in-person interviews. Candidates who pass the initial screening phase will receive an Asset Qualifications Questionnaire which will be used to further assess their Education and Experience (Asset) qualifications. Candidates will also receive further details about the in-person interviews/job fairs and other assessments approaches (e.g., written tests, online tests, reference checking, etc.) that may be used to assess their qualifications such as Knowledge, Abilities, and Personal Suitability.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Intent of the process

The intent of the Recruitment Campaign is to staff new positions at our various locations ACROSS CANADA, as well as to create pools of candidates for future vacancies. The job fairs may take place in the following cities:

- Ottawa (Ontario)
- Toronto (Ontario)
- Thunder Bay (Ontario)
- Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
- Montreal (Quebec)
- Quebec (Quebec)
- Sidney (British Columbia)
- Vancouver (British Columbia)
- Winnipeg (Manitoba)
- Regina (Saskatchewan)
- Calgary (Alberta)
- Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
- Whitehorse (Yukon)
- Iqaluit (Nunavut)
- Halifax (Nova Scotia)
- Moncton (New Brunswick)
- St. John's (Newfoundland)

It is important to note that the cities where the job fairs are being scheduled could change depending on the number of applications received. Candidates are required, therefore, to indicate their first and second choices of preferred cities for this phase of the assessment in their application. Accommodations could be made for exceptional circumstances that prevent candidates from attending a job fair in one of the identified locations in person.

The intent of the Recruitment Campaign is to staff new positions at our various locations ACROSS CANADA, as well as to create pools of candidates for future vacancies. It is very important to note that although our immediate staffing needs have been identified in the locations indicated in the links above, the pools of candidates established through these selection processes may also be used to fill upcoming vacancies in any of DFO's Research Facilities and Offices across Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

You will find the Statement of Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment at the links provided above.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Other information

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only candidates who are screened in will be invited to the next phase of the Recruitment Campaign.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

Candidates will be required to present for validation the following original documents during the assessment phase of this Recruitment Campaign. For candidates who are currently living abroad, other measures will be taken in order to validate your original documentation.

1. Original education credential(s). 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/.

2. a) For Canadian Citizens: Original proof of Canadian Citizenship. The accepted documents are Canadian Passport, Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship card.
b) For non-Canadian Citizens: Original document that serves as proof of identification.

Candidates 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.

Candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users as all communication will be done electronically.

It is important to note that this Recruitment Campaign will take place between now and early fall 2016. It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure their availability for each phase of the process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information