Aboriginal Fisheries, Coordinator

Update: Please note that the closing date has been modified for February 12th 2018.

Duties

Coordinate operations aimed at the implementation of agreements concluded through various ministerial programs or various treaties between the federal government and Aboriginal groups;

Develop and, or, participate in the development of management plans for aquatic resources and ensure their implementation;

Serve as contact person and departmental representative regarding land claim agreements and consultations with Aboriginal organisations;

Establish and maintain an effective liaison between the department and Aboriginal organisations;

Organise and preside over workshops and training sessions.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. With over 10,000 dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, 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 Fisheries and Oceans Canada building is located at 104 Dalhousie Street, in the heart of the Old Port of Québec, along the St. Lawrence River. This location offers easy access to restaurants, walking/running paths and parks, public market, etc. Employees have access to amenities such as showers, change rooms and secure bicycle storage, allowing them to commute using Québec City bike path system. Moreover, the Social Club of employees offers a programming according to the seasons.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Process

The pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada and other federal organizations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 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

Degree from a recognized university with specialization in Administration, Economics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or another field of study related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in providing advice to senior management* concerning programs, policies or issues;

Experience in consulting or collaborating with Aboriginal groups, stakeholders, co-management agencies or other levels of government;

Experience in analyzing complex issues and developing strategic advice.

* « Senior management » definition: leaders of a private, public, or community organization.

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

ASSETS

Master's degree from a recognized university with a specialization, such as biology, ecology, aquatic resource management, environmental, economics or social sciences, or another field of study related to the duties of the position;

Experience working with Aboriginal groups;

Experience in working with other departments or governments, and stakeholder groups, to resolve complex and sensitive issues;

Experience in managing grant or contribution programs;

Experience in representing an organization as part of a working group or a committee;

Experience in managing or coordinating a program related to the protection, conservation, and sustainable development of Canada's ocean and natural resources.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative : BBB/BBB and CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to coordinate working groups;

Ability to complete multiple and complex mandates;

Ability to work under pressure;

Ability to manage difficult situations;

Ability to communicate effectively orally;

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Client service oriented;

Effective interpersonal relationships;

Leadership;

Autonomy;

Flexibility;

Judgment;

Integrity;

Initiative.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel according to the requirements of the position;

Have as valid driver’s license.

Other information

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.CANADA.CA/GOVERNMENT-JOBS WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

COVER LETTER: Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications. Applicants must use each essential education and experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each criterion demonstrating how they meet the required education and experience. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Applicants are asked to take the same approach to describe their education and experiences of the asset qualifications (other qualifications).

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A situational exercise will be administered.

A written exam may be administered.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

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.