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Narwhal photo-identification Research Assistance
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Narwhal photo-identification Research Assistance - Research Affiliate Program
Reference number: DFO24J-170608-000017
Selection process number: 24-DFO-CEN-Stu-631125
Selection process number: 24-DFO-CEN-Stu-631125
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You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Some essential 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.
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Duties
The Arctic and Aquatic Research Division (AARD) of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is based at the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Division provides information and advice to support the management of Arctic fisheries resources, their habitat and Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and on the Yukon North Slope. Successful management and conservation of these resources depends on acquiring, interpreting and sharing biological information, the processes affecting them and the ecosystem of which they are part.
Challenges of the position:
• Investigation of characteristics of narwhal skin pattern that can be utilized for individual identification.
• Processing of aerial images from drone to identify narwhals and create a catalogue of individually identified individuals.
• Computing the body condition of narwhals from drone images.
• Statistical analyses to estimate the size of narwhal population based on the photo-identification catalogue. Statistical analysis of body condition measures to determine the variation among narwhal stocks.
• Defend research, internally in DFO and/or externally at meetings/conferences.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and publication in government reports and peer-reviewed journals.
Work environment
Candidates of the program will work at Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Freshwater Institute, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Candidates will also interact with members of the Hunters and Trappers Organizations/Associations and non-governmental organizations in the development and implementation of research plans, and during the dissemination of research findings.
Intent of the process
The intent is to staff a Master’s student position. A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions in the future.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Eligibility
You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:
• You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
• You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
• You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work
This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs. See our site for additional details.
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in an MSc program at the University of Manitoba in Biological Sciences.
Experience in marine mammal research methods.
Experience using photogrammetry in biology.
Experience in statistical analysis using R or equivalent software.
** Experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities. **
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing by providing a work sample.
Dependability
Initiative
Time management
Thoroughness / Attention to Detail
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment.
- Work outdoors under various weather conditions.
- Valid Health Canada Medical (as required by the position).
- Maintaining your student status is a condition of employment. Once you have defended your thesis you are no longer eligible for the program.
Other information
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
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.
Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.
Preference
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
| Sarah McPhail, Human Resources Advisor |
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| Sarah.McPhail@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
- Date modified:
- 2024-07-10
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