Manager

Important messages

Candidates who applied on Selection Process Number 17-DOE-QUE-IA-284496 (Reference Number DOE17J-017618-000170) will be considered and are asked not to re-apply.

At Environment and Climate Change Canada, our business is protecting the environment, conserving the country’s natural heritage and providing weather and environmental predictions to keep Canadians informed and safe.

What better time than now to work for ECCC and contribute to the environmental agenda.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please apply online.

Intent of the process

The objective of this selection process is to staff one (1) position, but a pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar future positions of various tenures (acting, assignment, secondment, term, deployment, indeterminate).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in physical sciences, geography, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, conservation science, environmental science, natural resources or another science relevant to the position.

* “Degree” is defined as a bachelor’s or higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant qualification standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Significant* and recent** experience in managing the activities of a work unit, and human and financial resources in a regional organization.
• Significant* and recent** experience in managing complex issues concerning public policy, environmental or wildlife regulations or initiatives, and providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Experience in implementing programs in one of the following areas: environment, wildlife, natural resources management or biodiversity.

* “Significant experience” is defined as a minimum of four consecutive years of experience;
** “Recent experience” is defined as experience acquired within the last six years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Post graduate degree (masters, doctorate, etc.) in physical sciences, geography, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, conservation science, environmental science, natural resources or another science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in leading an operational program.
• Significant* and recent** experience in negotiating, and in building and maintaining partnerships with governmental, non-governmental and/or Indigenous organizations.

** “Significant experience” is defined as a minimum of two consecutive years of experience;
** “recent experience” is defined as experience acquired within the last four years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBB/CBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of policies, legislation, regulations concerning management of wildlife, biodiversity and/or conservation.
• Knowledge of the wildlife protection and conservation responsibilities of the Canadian Wildlife Service, provincial/territorial/Indigenous governments, and non government organizations.
• Knowledge of the key wildlife conservation challenges in Quebec, including relevant natural, social and economic factors.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to set and manage priorities and a varied workload in order to achieve the objectives of various programs and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations.
Ability to promote innovation and guide change.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Leadership
Flexibility
Judgment
Strategic thinking
Engaging people
Results-oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of current trends, issues and challenges in the federal public service and the Canadian Wildlife Service.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable representation of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian workforce.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice sometimes outside of normal office hours and on weekends;
• Willingness and ability to travel in order to attend meetings or work conferences;
• Valid driver’s licence.

Other information

Official Languages:
As a candidate you are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The assessment process:
1) Applicant Screening: The cover letter is used as a tool to assess the experience and education requirements. Please demonstrate how you meet the qualifications by completing the appropriate pre-screening questions included in our online assessment and evaluation form.
2) Assessment: For those who meet the screening criteria, other assessment tools will be used such as: Reference checks, an interview, past performance reviews, written exams, and/or simulations. If invited to an interview, you will need to provide proof of education at that time.
3) Selection: Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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 veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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