Biologist IA-IIB (Aquaculture Development Biologist) (Halifax)

Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
Location: Halifax City

Competition #2833KM-CB

Status (Term)

The Aquaculture Division promotes, encourages and supports the development of economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture in Nova Scotia. We are seeking an Aquaculture Development Biologist who will work within both the shellfish and finfish sectors to ensure that the aquaculture industry will provide employment and strengthen the economy in rural and coastal communities.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume.

This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees.

Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their employee ID number. Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status is prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual NS Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified NS Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Aquaculture Development, the Aquaculture Development Biologist provides professional and technical planning and development support for the ongoing development of aquaculture. and will focus on working closely with the industry, academic community, various federal and provincial government agencies and key stakeholders. Duties include providing technical assistance to the industry, participating in marine field operations and conducting laboratory analysis. Other duties related to activities of the Aquaculture Division, such as assistance with technical aspects of aquaculture applications, policy and program development as well as outreach and education activities are also required of these positions.

Qualifications:
University graduation with a Bachelor of Science in a related discipline. Must possess a broad range of skills and experience in aquaculture science and technology, field and laboratory work, policy and program development and multi-stakeholder communication. Excellent communications skills, facilitation and mediation skills, as well as diplomacy will be needed when dealing with the varied opinions of diverse stakeholders. Successful candidates must be prepared to work irregular hours and travel within and outside the province.

Classification Level: PR 5 - PR 12

Salary Range: $38,962 - $62,989 per year

Closing Date: September 23, 2011

Please Note: This is a Term position for a maternity leave backfill.

To Apply:

• Please ensure that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications. In your cover letter, ensure that you identify the competition number, position and department.

• To apply for this position, simply click on the “Apply Now” button. To better serve you, we are using for this competition a user-friendly on-line application system through Career Beacon. Online applications are preferred and will provide some benefits for you, as outlined below.

• If you are unable to apply using this online system, please call (902) 424-8180 (Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30) to make other arrangements to submit your application.

• First time users to this on-line application system simply need to complete a quick basic registration and receive a username and password which you will receive by email right away. (If you do not receive the email, please check your junk mail folder to ensure that it did not get directed there by mistake.) Once registered, you will be able to upload your resume and cover letter in seconds or you can create them using the editor option in the system. Clicking on the “Apply Now” button, will bring you to the registration or sign on screen. If you encounter any difficulties with your registration, simply call 1-888-878-7637 for assistance (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30).

• Benefits of applying online - The system will allow us to send email messages to you to keep you informed of the status of your application and the competition. You may also have the opportunity to respond to some questions to clarify how you meet the qualifications for the position. In addition, you can store your application on the system and access a copy of it as well as the posting at a later date if needed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.