Physical Scientist - Inventory

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Moncton

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science
Moncton (New Brunswick)
PC-02, PC-03
$74,580 to $106,933

Closing date: 18 September 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology. We help ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science.

Intent of the process

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Gulf Region. As positions become available, essential qualifications will be established and applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE (for PC-02 and PC-03 positions):

Experience using modern computer programming or scripting languages for data processing, analysis and management.

PC-03 POSITIONS ONLY:

Approximately one year work experience in one of the physical sciences or geomatics fields.
Experience in writing reports or publications.

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

Various language requirements

For Supervisory positions: Bilingual – Imperative or Non-Imperative (CBC/CBC).

An imperative appointment process means that a person must meet the language requirements at the time of appointment.
A non-imperative appointment means that the position can be staffed by a person who agrees to become bilingual through language training at government expense within the 2-year exemption period.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to prioritize work.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Working effectively with others.
Thinking things through.
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION:

Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (essential for supervisory positions):

Create Vision and Strategy.
Mobilize People.
Uphold Integrity and Respect.
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
Achieve Results.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (For certain positions):

Valid driver’s license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required, including evenings and weekends.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and/or internationally by air, land or by sea.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance.

For certain positions:

Valid Health Canada Medical.
Valid driver’s license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's license.

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

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.

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