MSc Student in Ringed Seal and Arctic Char Trophic Ecology - Research Affiliate Program

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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:
• Processing of ringed seal and Arctic char tissue samples for metabolite analysis as well as for biotracer analysis, such as stable isotopes or fatty acids.
• Simultaneous collection of environmental data (e.g. sea surface temperature) at remote Arctic field sites using water quality testing equipment, as well as satellite-based environmental data (e.g. sea ice concentration).
• Boat-based travel and extended stays in remote Arctic locations.
• Statistical analyses and modeling of metabolomic data and biotracer data to assess metabolic pathways, nutritional stress, composition of prey and energy sources.
• 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 with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Arctic and Aquatic Research Division, and work from the 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.

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 at the University of Manitoba in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography.

Degree equivalency

Experience in laboratory analysis or instrumental analysis.

Experience In collecting and analyzing stomach content DNA or biotracer (e.g. fatty acids, stable isotopes) data of invertebrates, fishes or marine mammals.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

*Knowledge of conservation biology.

*This knowledge criteria will be assessed via a work sample – candidates must be prepared to submit one as part of their assessment.

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.

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.

Interview may be conducted in Winnipeg, MB or remotely via MS Teams.

Reference Checks may be sought.

Candidates will be communicated with via e-mail. In your application, please include the e-mail address that you wish to use for communication purposes throughout this recruitment initiative. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account on a regular basis.

Preference

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

Contact information

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