Carbon Modeling Extension Forester

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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.

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 in forestry or wood science from a recognized post-secondary institution or
• Graduation with a degree in a related science from a recognized post-secondary institution combined with acceptable experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
· Coordinating projects
· Preparing and delivering presentations
· Providing technical support to clients
· Working with the Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS3) and/or Generic Carbon Budget Model (GCBM)
· Technical writing of reports, guides, or other publications

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
· Of the theories and principles of forest science, silviculture, forest management, and ecology
· Of forest inventory and analysis

Abilities & Competencies
· Demonstrating integrity and respect
· Working effectively with others
· Design detailed charts, covers, graphs or maps for publication using a variety of techniques
· To organize work and establish priorities to meet deadlines
· To identify and analyse problems and recommend viable solutions

Personal Suitability
· Client service orientation
· Diplomacy
· Motivated
· Oral communication
· Written communication

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

Experience
· Working with GIS
· Processing and analyzing remote sensing data
· Training or educating professionals
· Python scripting

Knowledge
· Of technology transfer techniques and mechanisms

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Willing and able to travel within Canada (and abroad), including travel by car, rail and air
· Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements

Conditions of employment

Other Conditions of Employment
· Valid driver’s licence
· Reliability security

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.

Information on the preference to veterans

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

Contact information

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