VM-03 Job Description
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is hiring a Veterinary Epidemiologist to work in the Pacific region Aquaculture Management Division (AMD) based out of Courtenay, British Columbia. Salary will range from $85,712 to $99,722 depending on candidate suitability.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to oversee and regulate aquaculture activities within BC, with a program emphasis on salmon farming.
Suitable candidates will need a PhD in epidemiology with preference given to candidates with veterinary training and/or relevant post-doctoral experience. A DVM or internationally recognized equivalent conferring eligibility for licensing with the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia is also desired, though not required.
AMD is currently undertaking a modernization of its data management, utilization and dissemination. The successful candidate will play an integral role in data analysis used to inform policy, educate decision makers and the public, and better protect wild and farmed fish health. More information about the AMD’s fish health program can be found at: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/protect-protege/fish-health-sante-poissons-eng.html
A formal federal competition is pending, in the interim; interested candidates should contact Dr. Zac Waddington directly at zac.waddington@dfo-mpo.gc.ca