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MSc Student in Fishery Impacts on Greenland Shark
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MSc Student in Fishery Impacts on Greenland Shark - Research Affiliate Program
Reference number: DFO24J-021391-000380
Selection process number: 24-DFO-CEN-Stu-639221
Selection process number: 24-DFO-CEN-Stu-639221
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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.
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:
• Assess fishery impacts on the Greenland Shark population in Cumberland Sound by estimating the size of the Greenland Shark population and analyzing commercial landings and bycatch data.
• 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 attend school at the University of Manitoba and conduct field work with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Arctic and Aquatic Research Division.
Candidates will also have contact with members of the Pangnirtung Hunters and Trappers Organizations and non-governmental organizations in the presentation of information leading to advice for fisheries managers.
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.
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 in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Laboratory or field marine fish research experience.
Experience conducting quantitative statistical analyses.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of marine fish ecology and conservation.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Dependability
Initiative
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
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 and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.
- Willingness and ability to 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.
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 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 | Kevin Hedges, Research Scientist |
|---|---|
| Sarah.McPhail@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Kevin.Hedges@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
- Date modified:
- 2024-09-18
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