Wildlife and Habitats Biologist

ATTENTION: All information must be provided on-line. Do not fax or mail in hard copy documents as these will not be accepted.

Department Name: Environment Canada
Location: Sainte-Foy, QC
Classification: BI - 02
Salary: $48,794 to $66,442
Closing Date: November 16, 2006 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: DOE06J-001475-000150
Selection Process Number: 06-DOE-EA-QUE-5399
Employment Tenure: There is one permanent position and up to six temporary positions. A pool of qualified candidates could be created following this process for temporary and/or permanent appointments as well as to fill similar (lower level) positions.
Vacancies: 7

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Environment Canada

Who Can Apply:

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Persons residing or working in the following administrative regions: Quebec metropolitan and its outskirts, Chaudière-Appalaches, Centre du Québec, Eastern Townships, Lanaudière, Laurentians, Laval, Mauricie, Montérégie, Montreal, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Outaouais, Cote-Nord, Bas-St-Laurent and Gaspésie-Iles de la Madeleine can apply. Candidates must clearly indicate on the electronic application their home or work address accordingly, otherwise their application may be screened out.

Citizenship

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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Language Proficiency

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Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.

Various language requirements and/or profiles

(Some positions are French essential and others bilingual imperative BBB/BBB)

Education

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• Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
  • Completion, of ONE of the following qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, with an acceptable specialization
    • Bachelor's degree in Environment and Natural Resources, with an acceptable specialization
    • Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, with an acceptable specialization
    To see the complete list of academic requirements, click here

Experience

Significant recent experience in the design and execution of on-site biological studies related to wildlife, plant life and their habitats.

Experience in the analysis and synthesis of scientific data.

Experience in the writing of advisories or scientific and technical reports.

Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment

• Organizational Needs which may apply for this position.
  • Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Persons in a visible minority group, Persons with disabilities, Women
• ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
  - Master's degree in biology, ecology or the natural or environmental sciences, with a specialization in animal and plant ecology related to species at risk and/or wildlife and plant life habitats.
  - Master's or doctoral degree in the biological, natural or environmental sciences, with a specialization in ornithology.
  
  - Significant experience in the use of software, such as ArcView, MapInfo, SAS or Access, for the statistical and spatial analysis of complex data from various sources.
  - Experience in the modelling of wildlife and plant life populations for the purpose of making environment-related decisions.
  - Experience in the use of the latest technologies for studying the ecology of migratory birds (such as genetic or isotopic marking, use of weather and marine radar, traditional or satellite telemetry, etc.).
  - Significant experience related to the development and execution of projects for the conservation of wildlife, plant life and their habitats.
  - Experience in the environmental assessment of energy or regional development projects in terms of their impact on wildlife, plant life and their habitats in Quebec.
  - Experience in working alongside governmental and non-governmental stakeholders with a focus on developing and implementing a wildlife monitoring and conservation strategy, particularly in respect to migratory birds.
  - Experience in carrying out studies or inventories related to species at risk, migratory birds and their habitats in Canada.
  - Recent participation in species-at-risk recovery teams.
  - Significant experience in managing environment-related education (ERE) or nature interpretation programs.
  - Have worked with Aboriginal Community (Groups) on wildlife conservation and their habitats.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  - Reliability status.
  - Have a valid driver’s licence or be eligible to have a Quebec driver’s licence.
  - Be certified as having taken a course in first aid or be prepared to take such a course.
  - Agree to travel and work in remote or isolated locations for variable periods of time (only in the case of certain positions).
  - Agree to be called upon at any time and to work according to an irregular schedule (only in the case of certain positions).
  - Agree to travel and to work on airplanes, helicopters and boats (only in the case of certain positions).
  - Have a licence to operate a pleasure craft or be prepared to take the training to successfully acquire such a licence (only in the case of certain positions).
  - Have taken or be prepared to take a course in forest survival (only in the case of certain positions).
  - Undergo a medical examination (only in the case of certain positions).

Statement of Merit Criteria

Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.

Challenge

Organizes, implements and participates in biological studies/surveys, in a designated territory, required for the conservation, protection, management and rehabilitation of wildlife and their habitats.

Collects, analyzes research data to distinguish trends and determine the status of distribution, productivity and of survivorship of wildlife and their habitat.

Develops scientific reports, presentations and recommendations detailing results from research for scientific journals, committees and the department.

Assists in the development and evaluation of Departmental conservation programs and provides advice on the potential impact of proposed projects.

Participates in inter-agency, interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees and work groups for the development and implementation of plans, strategies, programs and projects related to wildlife habitat conservation.

Establishes and participates in conservation partnerships with other government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the public.

Maintains a database on the status and trends of wildlife populations that is shared on a national basis.

Information to be provided:

When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:

• Your resumé.
• You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure

Important Messages

ATTENTION: All information must be provided on-line. Do not fax or mail in hard copy documents as these will not be accepted.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

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

Questions regarding travel and relocation.

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.