Fire Weather Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Natural Resources Canada - Centre de foresterie du Nord - Edmonton
Edmonton (Alberta)
PC-03
$97,479 to $115,998
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

Closing date: 30 April :59, Pacific Time

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

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.

Assessment accommodation

Positions to be filled:
Number to be determined

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Educations:
E1.

The minimum standard is:

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.

Note:

The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1.

Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and partners, particularly meteorological services, wildland fire management organizations, and research organizations.

EX2. Experience in analysing and interpreting large datasets of natural phenomena.

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

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of meteorology, climatology and forecasting in Canada; including data sources, approaches, and decision support tools used.

Ability
A1. Ability to effectively plan and manage a heavy workload.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Personal suitability:
PS1. Judgment
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Reliability
PS4. Diplomacy

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

Asset experience:
AEX1. Experience preparing and delivering weather forecasts under tight timelines.
AEX2. Experience with modelling/simulation and numerical methods.
AEX3. Experience in knowledge exchange or transfer activities.
AEX4. Experience in wildland fire management and operations.

Asset knowledge:
AK1. Knowledge of experimental research theory and practice
AK2. Knowledge of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System.
AK3. Knowledge of approaches to emergency management in Canada within the context of wildland fires and other natural hazards.

Operational Requirements:
Travel to various locations in Canada approximately two (2) times a year.

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.