MSc Student on Beluga Contaminants
About the role
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science
West Vancouver (British Columbia)
ST-UDE-NT
$25.17 to $31.63 per hour (The student will work approximately 18h per week.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada
For further information on the program, please visit the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) website
Closing date: 13 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Apply online
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
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.
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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is 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.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Duties
The Marine Ecotoxicology team of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is based out of the Pacific Science Enterprise Centre in West Vancouver, British Columbia. The team 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 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Data processing of contaminants in invertebrate, fish and beluga tissue
- Statistical analyses of contaminant data to assess tissue burdens in beluga and prey across two ecosystems.
- Extended stays in remote field locations
- 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 – Pacific Science Enterprise Centre, in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
Candidates will also interact with team members at the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney BC, and non-governmental organizations in the development and implementation of research plans, and during the dissemination of research findings.
Intent of the process
The intent of the process is to hire a student work for the duration of 18 months over the duration of their graduate studies.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education
- Currently enrolled in a Masters of Science program at Simon Fraser University in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography.
Degree equivalency
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.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
-
Knowledge on contaminants in aquatic and/or marine ecosystems.
-
Personal Suitability
-
Demonstrating integrity and respect
-
Thinking things through
-
Working effectively with others
-
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Ability
- Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate scientific data
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
- To work outdoors under various weather conditions.
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
Applications must be submitted online through www.jobs.gc.ca. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Preference
Preference will be given 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.
About Fisheries And Oceans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages Canada’s fisheries and safeguards its waters:
- We ensure Canada’s fisheries, including aquaculture, are protected, managed sustainably and support Indigenous participation, and that our national network of harbours is open and in good repair.
- We protect our oceans, freshwater and aquatic ecosystems and species from the negative impact of humans and invasive species through sound science and in collaboration with Indigenous communities.
- We maintain waterways year round so they’re safely navigable by mariners and all Canadians.
- We respond to maritime incidents, such as search-and-rescue and environmental emergencies, through our Coast Guard fleet and in collaboration with Indigenous communities.
MSc Student on Beluga Contaminants
About the role
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science
West Vancouver (British Columbia)
ST-UDE-NT
$25.17 to $31.63 per hour (The student will work approximately 18h per week.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada
For further information on the program, please visit the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) website
Closing date: 13 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Apply online
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
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.
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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is 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.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Duties
The Marine Ecotoxicology team of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is based out of the Pacific Science Enterprise Centre in West Vancouver, British Columbia. The team 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 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Data processing of contaminants in invertebrate, fish and beluga tissue
- Statistical analyses of contaminant data to assess tissue burdens in beluga and prey across two ecosystems.
- Extended stays in remote field locations
- 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 – Pacific Science Enterprise Centre, in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
Candidates will also interact with team members at the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney BC, and non-governmental organizations in the development and implementation of research plans, and during the dissemination of research findings.
Intent of the process
The intent of the process is to hire a student work for the duration of 18 months over the duration of their graduate studies.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education
- Currently enrolled in a Masters of Science program at Simon Fraser University in Biological Sciences or Environment and Geography.
Degree equivalency
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.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
-
Knowledge on contaminants in aquatic and/or marine ecosystems.
-
Personal Suitability
-
Demonstrating integrity and respect
-
Thinking things through
-
Working effectively with others
-
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Ability
- Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate scientific data
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
- To work outdoors under various weather conditions.
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
Applications must be submitted online through www.jobs.gc.ca. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Preference
Preference will be given 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.
About Fisheries And Oceans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages Canada’s fisheries and safeguards its waters:
- We ensure Canada’s fisheries, including aquaculture, are protected, managed sustainably and support Indigenous participation, and that our national network of harbours is open and in good repair.
- We protect our oceans, freshwater and aquatic ecosystems and species from the negative impact of humans and invasive species through sound science and in collaboration with Indigenous communities.
- We maintain waterways year round so they’re safely navigable by mariners and all Canadians.
- We respond to maritime incidents, such as search-and-rescue and environmental emergencies, through our Coast Guard fleet and in collaboration with Indigenous communities.