Senior Fisheries Protection Biologist

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 other 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) Fisheries Protection Program - Senior Fisheries Protection Biologist: Supervises a team in the review of projects and/or development of guidelines and standards for the protection of commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries in the region, 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 of qualified candidates to staff vacant indeterminate DFO Ecosystems Management Branch Fisheries Protection Program positions throughout Pacific Region. The pool may also be used to staff other DFO positions on an indeterminate, term, or acting basis throughout the Pacific Region.

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

Degree equivalency

E1 - Experience in evaluating the impact of development activities on fish and their habitats (freshwater or marine environment).

E2 - Experience providing advice on strategies and methods for resolving regulatory issues regarding the impacts of development activities on fish and their habitats.

E3 - Experience supervising and managing a team of 2 or more people.

E4 - Experience in managing projects.

E5 - Experience working with multiple, concurrent demands and often short timelines.

E6 - Experience collaborating, building relationships and resolving conflicts.

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

Education 2: 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 negotiating, consulting or engaging with Indigenous peoples regarding development projects.

AE2 - Experience in monitoring or compliance activities related to fish and fish habitat.

AE3 – Experience in management of financial resources.

AE4 - Experience in planning projects, investigations, studies, assessments or providing advice pertaining to contaminated sites.

AE5 - Experience in administering grants, contribution agreements, contracts or Memorandums of Understanding with Government organizations (federal, provincial, territorial); Indigenous groups (communities, organizations); or external, non-government stakeholders.

AE6 - Experience consulting, engaging, or partnering with two or more of the following, on issues relating to fish and fish habitat: Government organizations (federal, provincial, territorial); Indigenous groups (communities, organizations); and/or external, non-government stakeholders.

AE7 - Experience in planning, managing or participating in projects related to the protection of fish and fish habitat or management of fish and fish habitat.

AE8 - Experience in the development of standards or guidelines for the protection of fish and fish habitat.

AE9 - Experience in writing technical and scientific documents related to fish and fish habitat.

AE10 – Experience applying the Species at Risk Act and DFO’s supporting policies in the review of development projects and their effects on fish and fish habitat.

AE11 – Experience applying the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 or the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act in the review of development projects and their effects on fish and fish habitat.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1 - Knowledge of the Fisheries Act and its supporting policies, as applicable to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s role in the protection and management of fish and fish habitat.

K2 - Knowledge of life history and habitat requirements of freshwater and marine fish and knowledge of freshwater and marine ecosystems, found in the Pacific Region of Fisheries and Oceans, that are part of or support commercial, recreational or Aboriginal fisheries.

Competencies:
C1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2 - Thinking things through

C3 – Working effectively with others

C4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities:
A1 - Ability to prepare briefing materials for senior management on project specific issues related to aquatic resource management.

A2 - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

A3 - Ability to analyze and provide recommendations on complex issues.

A4 - Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and/or deadlines.

A5 - Ability to supervise and manage a work team.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid Driver’s Licence (Class 5).
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (including overnight stays and remote locations).
Willingness and ability to travel by boat, plane or helicopter.
Obtain Isolated post medical, if applicable.

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.