MSc Student on Salmon Contaminants - Research Affiliate Program

Employment and Social Development Canada; Sidney; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Marine Ecotoxicology team at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institute of Ocean Science in Sidney, British Columbia, conducts research on contaminants in marine ecosystems with focus on Canada’s endangered species and food webs. The student will contribute to sample preparation, data analysis, and dissemination of results to support conservation and policy decisions.

The position is a 24-month Research Affiliate Program, based in Sidney, BC, with collaboration across teams, and involves writing

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Masters of Science program at the University of Victoria in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography.
• Experience conducting laboratory work or field research.
• Experience in data analysis including statistics.
• Experience using coding statistical software (e.g. R, MATLAB).
• Experience writing scientific reports or manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing samples of invertebrate, fish and marine mammal tissues for analyses of contaminants.
• Data processing of contaminants in fish and marine mammal tissue.
• Statistical analyses of contaminant data to assess tissue burdens.
• Defend research internally in DFO and externally at meetings.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and publication in government reports and peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data analysis & statistics

Scientific writing

Ethical research conduct

Education

Masters of Science program enrollment (UVic)

Tools

R

MATLAB

Job description

MSc Student on Salmon Contaminants - Research Affiliate Program - Research Affiliate Program

Fisheries and Oceans Canada- Science

Selection process number
26-DFO-PAC-EA-680832

Location
Sidney(British Columbia)

Salary
$25.17 to $31.69 per hour-The student will work approximately 22.5h per week.

Level
ST-UDE-NT

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

Duties
The Marine Ecotoxicology team of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) based out of the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) in Sidney, British Columbia conducts research on contaminants in marine ecosystems with focus on Canada’s endangered and contaminated whales, the Southern Resident Killer Whale and the St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga, and their food webs to provide information and advice to policy and management sectors for conservation. Understanding contaminant exposure and sources along with associated toxicological effects will aid in the ability to put protective measures in place. Objectives of the position:

• Preparing and processing samples of invertebrate, fish and marine mammal tissues for the analyses of contaminants such as Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Data processing of contaminants in fish and marine mammal tissue
• Statistical analyses of contaminant data to assess tissue burdens in salmon and marine mammals
• 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 at Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Pacific Region – Institute of Ocean Sciences, Sidney, British Columbia. Candidates will also interact with team members at the Pacific Science Enterprise Centre in West Vancouver BC, and non-governmental organizations in the development and implementation of research plans, and during the dissemination of research findings.The intent of the process is to hire a student work for the duration of 24 months over the duration of their graduate studies.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages

To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must meet these 3 requirements:

• you are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
• you are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
• you meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs. Learn more about whether you are eligible.

Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

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. Failure to do so could result in your application being rejected.

To work outdoors under various weather conditions.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Masters of Science program at the University of Victoria in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography.

Experience

• Experience conducting laboratory work, or field research experience.
• Experience in analyzing data including performing statistics.
• Experience using coding statistical software (e.g. R, matlab).
• Experiencing writing scientific reports or manuscripts.

Knowledge

• Knowledge on contaminants in aquatic and/or marine ecosystems.

Competencies

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

Language requirements (essential for the job)

• Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate scientific data.

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service .

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more, visit our website on Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.