Stream 1: Economist; Stream 2: Policy Analyst; Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager

Work environment

Become a member of a dynamic and evolving Department, helping to manage Canada’s fisheries and safeguard Canadian waters. Fisheries and Oceans Canada employs over 10,000 talented and dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, and our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

The Government of Canada recently announced the Oceans Protection Plan, a whole-of-government approach to improve marine safety, to work with Indigenous groups, provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to better co-manage Canada’s oceans while advancing the Government’s broader objectives of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, protection of the environment, protection of our coasts and waterways, and economic growth for the middle class. DFO/CCG are dedicated to deliver on this significant commitment. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.

Come work for a Department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians. There are exciting career opportunities in areas such as fisheries and aquaculture management, regulation, science and innovation; habitat protection, oceans management, and ecosystems research; and charting of Canadian waters and modelling of ocean conditions, among others. Apply today!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures.

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 2 positions on a term basis (and may be extended based on operational requirements).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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:

Stream 1: Economist & Stream 2: Policy Analyst
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Economics, Statistics, or Sociology.

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Social Science, Statistics, Library/Archival work or a law-related field.

“Social science” includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology, and other disciplines associated with social science.

“Library/archival work” includes gallery and museum type functions.

Note for all streams: Candidates must always have a university degree. If your degree is not in one of the above specializations, clearly list courses you have taken in one or more of the above specializations. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Stream 1: Economist
• Recent and significant experience conducting economic, socio economic and sociological research, studies, forecasts and surveys in domestic or international settings
• Recent and significant experience in developing, analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations.
• Recent experience in the preparation of briefings (written and oral), written reports and correspondence on complex issues for senior decision makers

Stream 2: Policy Analyst
• Recent and significant experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations
• Recent and significant experience in the preparation of briefings (written and oral), written reports and correspondence on complex issues for senior decision makers
• Recent and significant experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with stakeholders or Indigenous groups

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Experience in conducting surveys, studies and projects in the social sciences
• Experience in analyzing legislation, policies or agreements
• Recent and significant experience in planning, carrying out and managing complex historical or other complex research and writing analytical reports relating to fisheries or Aboriginal issues
• Recent and significant experience in the preparation of briefings (written and oral), written reports and correspondence on complex issues for senior decision makers
• Experience in dealing with consensus building in a multi-stakeholder environment

Note for all streams:
• Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years
• Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of one year.

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

Education:

Stream 1: Economist & Stream 2: Policy Analyst
• A Master’s degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position (e.g. Economics, Statistics, or Sociology)

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• A Master’s degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position (e.g. social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field)

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Stream 1: Economist
• Recent and significant experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations specific to fisheries, marine resources, natural resources, the environment or sustainable development.
• Experience consulting or negotiating with Indigenous groups or non-governmental stakeholders
• Experience conducting cost benefit analysis within a regulatory setting
• Experience in data management with an emphasis on database design, implementation and maintenance
• Experience in analyzing business cases, proposals and financial information (eg: Grants and Contributions funding applications, financial statements,)

Stream 2: Policy Analyst
• Recent and significant experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations specific to fisheries, marine resources, natural resources, the environment or sustainable development.
• Experience working in an intergovernmental context (i.e.. federal departments, provincial or territorial governments or Indigenous groups)
• Experience consulting or negotiating with Indigenous groups or non-governmental stakeholders
• Experience in project management or managing consultants

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Experience in financial management including budgeting and contract management
• Experience in the analysis of litigation and reporting on findings
• Experience managing litigation involving the Crown
• Experience in managing or leading teams

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Stream 1: Economist
• Knowledge of current economic issues impacting Canadian fisheries and oceans, especially issues that pertain to the Pacific Region
• Knowledge of macro- and micro-economic theories, principles, and methodologies

Stream 2: Policy Analyst
• Knowledge of current policy issues impacting Canadian fisheries and oceans, especially issues that pertain to the Pacific Region

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Knowledge of fisheries and/or indigenous litigation issues in Canada
• Knowledge of the civil litigation process

Abilities:

Stream 1: Economist & Stream 2: Policy Analyst
• Ability to plan, conduct and coordinate economic, socio-economic research and quantitative analysis
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and formulate recommendations for senior decision makers
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Ability to establish and maintain consultative networks and lead working groups
• Ability to interpret the contents of complex documents and prepare synthesized information for various stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and formulate recommendations for senior decision makers
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:

All Streams: Economist, Policy Analyst, Litigation Case Manager
• Working effectively with others
• Demonstrating initiative and being action-oriented
• Judgment
• Dependability/Reliability

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

Knowledge:

Streams 1 and 2: Economist and Policy Analyst
• Knowledge of Aboriginal fisheries issues in the Pacific Region
• Knowledge of federal requirements for regulatory economic or socio-economic analysis
• Knowledge of the process through which government policies or programs are developed

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Knowledge of Aboriginal fisheries issues in the Pacific Region

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:

Streams 1 and 2: Economist and Policy Analyst
• Reliability or secret security clearance depending on the position

Stream 3: Litigation Case Manager
• Secret security clearance

All Streams: Economist, Policy Analyst, Litigation Case Manager
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to work overtime

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.