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Applicants are advised to apply only if they wish to be considered for this Fredericton New-Brunswick based opportunity and are willing and able to work on site 5 days per week.
The intent of this process is to staff three(3) term position, located at Fredericton office (1350 Rue Regent, Fredericton) of the Atlantic Forestry Centre of Natural Resources Canada.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
Education
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma:
- a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience
· Experience in preparing and organizing work sites and the installation of experimental set-ups.
· Experience in the collection, preparation, classification, measurement, and/or maintenance of biological samples.
· Experience in handling technical data such as collection/compilation, processing, or verification.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
· Knowledge of basic forest science.
· Knowledge of basic programming, calibration, and maintenance of equipment.
· Knowledge of field and laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
Abilities & Competencies
· Ability to communicate effectively orally
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
· Ability to follow and help modify established operating procedures.
· Ability to plan, organize, and carry out field work.
Personal Suitability
· Initiative
· Adaptability
· Effective interpersonal relationship
Asset Education
· Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Forest Technology, Environmental Technology, or related discipline.
Asset Experience
· Experience working as a forestry or environmental technician.
· Experience working in a science-based organization
· Experience with land restoration
· Experience working with tree seed.
Asset Abilities & Competencies
· Ability to plan work in a research environment.
· Ability to use Microsoft Office software such as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
Reliability Status security clearance
- Medical from Health Canada
- Valid driver’s permit
- Willingness to perform work under field conditions, for extended periods, in remote areas.
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
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.