Species at Risk Recovery Planner

Update: Due to administrative error the following qualification groups were originally advertised as non-essential, when they are ESSENTIAL merit criteria: Competencies, Abilities and Knowledge. They will be assessed at a later date and a candidate must be found qualified on these qualifications in order to be appointed to a position. The advertisement now reflects the correct labelling.
There is no need for candidates to reapply.

Important messages

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your Resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your Resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to Resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Species at Risk Program – Species at Risk Recovery Planner: Managing projects related to the conservation, protection and recovery of species at risk under the Species at Risk Act, by representing DFO and working directly with industry, federal/ territorial/ municipal governments, co-management agencies, Indigenous groups, academia and non-governmental organizations.

Work environment

DFO is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool to staff vacant and anticipated indeterminate DFO Species at Risk Program positions. A pool of qualified candidates may also be used to staff similar positions on a term, acting or indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Education1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, in natural resource management or a natural, physical or applied science, with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

E1: Experience working cooperatively with multifunctional or multisectoral teams

E2: Experience working cooperatively with one or more of the following groups: First Nations, government jurisdictions, stakeholders, the public.

E3: Experience in the analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of scientific information from multiple sources (e.g., academic publications, conference proceedings, agency reports)

E4: Experience writing technical reports or other similar publications for senior management or the public.

E5: Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, or policies related to federally-managed aquatic species.

E6: Experience presenting scientific and technical findings at workshops, meetings, or similar functions.

E7: Experience managing complex projects of medium to long-term duration (e.g. 1 or more years).

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

Graduation with a graduate degree (e.g. M.Sc. or Ph.D.) from a recognized post-secondary institution, in natural resource management or a natural, physical or applied science, with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience planning and implementing complex public consultation processes.

AE2: Experience in public speaking or making presentations to stakeholders.

AE3: Experience in listing or recovery of species at risk.

AE4: Experience in fisheries resource management or freshwater habitat management.

AE5: Experience related to management or recovery of one or more of the following: salmon stocks of concern, marine fishes, white sturgeon, or cetaceans.

AE6: Experience developing guidelines, procedures or practices.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of Fisheries and Ocean’s mandate and programs as they relate to species at risk.

K2: Knowledge of Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act and Oceans Act as they relate to species at risk.

Abilities

A1: Ability to plan, implement, and monitor complex projects.

A2: Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

A3: Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend an appropriate course of action.

A4: Ability to interpret scientific information and provide briefings and recommendations to senior management and other staff.

A5: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

A6: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A7. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Competencies

C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.

C2: Thinking things through.

C3: Working effectively with others.

C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion (including overnight stays).

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An oral interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Top down selection may be applied at any point in the assessment process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring their original education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.

We thank all those who apply.

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.