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RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Posted on Oct 16, 2024
RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Reference number: DFO24J-019006-001219
Selection process number: 24-DFO-MAR-EA-EOS-638816
Selection process number: 24-DFO-MAR-EA-EOS-638816
Important messages
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Duties
As a Research Scientist SE-RES, you'll undertake a variety of duties such as:
❖ Document and understand physical oceanographic processes in the Northwest Atlantic in the context of DFO Atlantic zone ocean observing programs.
❖ Collaborate with DFO and external scientists to investigate the influence of physical oceanography on biogeochemistry and the marine ecosystem.
❖ Provide advice and recommendations as needed across client sectors to support DFO priorities as defined in the Departmental Plan.
❖ Design and perform independent, collaborative, and original scientific research through development of novel concepts and methodologies.
❖ Synthesize and integrate model and observational data to improve the understanding of the state of the ocean.
❖ Lead and/or collaborate with scientists participating in related research and development projects.
❖ Prepare scientific documents for publication, including peer-reviewed scientific articles, DFO technical reports and research documents.
❖ Communicate scientific research and advice in presentations to various clients including DFO and external scientists, managers, stakeholders, and the public.
Intent of the process
Immediate need to staff one indeterminate position at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography.
A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar/identical positions on an indeterminate, term and/or acting basis throughout the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, across the country.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
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EDUCATION:
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➤ Graduation with an acceptable Doctoral Degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in physical oceanography or in a related discipline with pertinent experience in physical oceanography.
*Ph.D. must have been obtained prior to the closing date of this job posting.
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EXPERIENCE:
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➤ Experience in conducting independent research in physical oceanography (please note graduate school research for M.Sc. or Ph.D. thesis is not considered sufficient to meet this criteria).
➤ Experience in analysis and interpretation of physical oceanographic data.
➤ Experience in conducting research at sea (with at least 7 days at sea).
➤ Experience in authoring scientific publications in international peer reviewed journals with at least two papers in the last 5 years and at least one of which is a first author publication.
➤ Experience presenting research at conferences, symposia, workshops, or other professional meetings
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
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1. Immediate need to staff one indeterminate position at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography:
English essential
2. A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar/identical positions on an indeterminate, term and/or acting basis throughout the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, across the country:
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
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KNOWLEDGE:
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➤ Knowledge of the role of physical oceanographic processes in determining the ocean climate.
➤ Knowledge of how physical oceanographic processes affect living resources.
➤ Knowledge of physical oceanographic measurement methods and technologies.
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KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
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➤ Create Vision and Strategy
➤ Mobilize people
➤ Uphold Integrity and Respect
➤ Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
➤ Promote Innovation and Guide Change
➤ Achieve Results
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ABILITIES:
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➤ Ability to interpret oceanographic observations in terms of physical processes.
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the use of ocean monitoring technologies and instrumentation.
• Experience in leading or designing sea going oceanographic missions.
• Experience in writing proposals to obtain research funding.
• Experience in supervising science staff.
• Experience in leading an oceanographic research team.
• Experience in using modern scientific programming languages, such as, but not limited to R, Python or MATLAB to analyze oceanographic observational data.
• Experience in oceanographic research of the Northwest Atlantic.
• Experience in ocean climate studies on physical processes in mid-latitude shelf seas.
• Experience in using ocean models or their output to address research questions related to physical or chemical or biological ocean processes.
ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the impacts of natural or anthropogenic drivers on aquatic species and ecosystems.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference will be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
• Valid Health Canada Medical.
• Travel nationally and/or internationally.
• Work at sea for up to 6 weeks annually.
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
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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications prior to being appointed to a position.
You will be asked to provide proof (original documentation will be required) of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.
Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not necessarily mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process, or to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.
The level of appointment for the successful candidate (SE-RES-01 to SE-RES-05) will be determined through an assessment against the Fisheries and Ocean Canada Career Progression Framework for Research Scientists.
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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and to your e-mail. You must check your e-mail account frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please ensure your e-mail address accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will consider that you are not interested in participating in this selection process should you not respond to our communication.
When communicating with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number (TBD) in the subject field of your email.
Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
| Andrew Cogswell, Head - Ocean Monitoring and Observation Section |
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| Andrew.Cogswell@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
- Date modified:
- 2024-09-18