Meteorologist Occupational Training Program

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 (Meteorological Service of Canada)
Locations: Various locations across Canada.
Classification: MT - 01 for more information
Salary: $39,333 to $77,798
Closing Date: November 30, 2006 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: DOE06J-001556-000041
Selection Process Number: 07-DOE-EA-MSC-BA-5728
Employment Tenure: A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process for permanent appointments.
Vacancies: Number to be determined

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Environment Canada (Meteorological Service of Canada)

Who Can Apply:

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• Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad

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.

English or French essential

Education

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Completion, by June 2007, of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in Meteorology OR in Physics WITH a Diploma or Certificate in Meteorology OR in Mathematics WITH a Diploma or Certificate in Meteorology OR a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in another scientific field WITH an acceptable number of courses in Meteorology and related subjects.

Regardless of the nature or field of the university degree mentioned above, the applicant's university transcript must include, as a minimum prerequisite, a combination of Meteorology, Physics and Mathematics courses which consist of:

. a minimum of 30 credits in Physics and Mathematics, or the equivalent of 10 courses of about 45 lecture hours each;
. a Dynamic Meteorology course;
. a Thermodynamic Meteorology course;
. a Synoptic Meteorology course;
. three other Meteorology related courses.

NOTE: Those with foreign education credentials MUST submit a Foreign Educational Credential Assessment. Please click on the "Useful information" link above for details.

Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment

• ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
  - To address under-representation of Employment Equity Groups, preference may be given to qualified individuals belonging to designated employment equity groups. We encourage members of following designated groups to self-identify: visible minorities, people with disabilities, Aboriginal people, and women.
• ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
  - Advanced Degrees (ex. :M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Meteorology or related to the field of Meteorology.
• OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  - Can be asked to work overtime.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  - Reliability status.
  - Shift work (day, evening, night) on a 24/7 basis.
  - Mobility across Canada is a requirement of the job in order to respond to the Meteorological Service of Canada operational needs.
• NOTE: Interested persons must demonstrate meeting each essential qualification and condition of employment to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to a position even though he or she does not meet the asset qualifications or organizational needs.

Statement of Merit Criteria

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

Challenge

The Meteorological Service of Canada is Canada’s source for meteorological information. Successful candidates will join our national team producing weather warnings and forecasts, and providing related services to our client groups including the general public, aviation community, Armed forces, and private business.

Additional Requirements / Comments

• For more information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/job_guide_e.htm
• Candidates are advised that a written examination may be a part of the assessment process.
• Selection interviews are planned for January, February and March 2007.
• Depending on their work experience, successful candidates will undergo an intensive tailored training program.
• Travel costs for an interview and relocation costs will be paid for by Environment Canada.

Information to be provided:

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

• Your resumé.
• Information on 3 individuals who can provide references.
• A list of the university courses you have taken as well as any that you are or will be taking this academic year.
• Please be sure to provide the complete title of all courses as well as the grade received for your undergraduate degree(s) and graduate degree(s) (if applicable).
• A copy of your proof of Canadian citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport or Citizenship Certificate), your university transcripts as well as your Foreign Educational Credential Assessment (if you studied outside of Canada) must be sent to the attention of Diane Gaudreau, by fax to (514) 421-4645 or by mail:
  
  Environment Canada
  2121 TransCanada Highway
  Dorval, QC
  H9P 1J3
  
  ***These documents must be received NO LATER THAN the application deadline: NOVEMBER 30, 2006 at 23:59 Pacific Time.***
• 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.