Program Officer

Update: Amendment to essential experience factor #2 screening question.
Amendment to asset experience factor #5 screening question.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one PM-04 Program Officer based on the southeast coast of Labrador, on a temporary or indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions on a temporary and indeterminate basis in various locations across Labrador.

Positions to be filled: 1

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:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution from a program of at least 2-years in duration with a specialization in business, communications, marketing, project management, engineering or other discipline relevant to the position; or an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience.

(“Equivalent combination” defined as direct experience in a client service capacity in a professional context of at least 5 years duration in the past 10 years combined with a high-school diploma)

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in developing and managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners.

• Experience in leading discussions aimed at resolving complex issues.

• Experience in managing financial resources.

• Experience in providing advice and recommendations to management on matters of a complex nature.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the indigenous communities in Labrador and the organizations that represent them.
• Knowledge of commercial fishing harbour infrastructure.

Abilities:
• Ability to prioritize work activity and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze issues and make logical recommendations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Dependability

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

Asset Education:
• Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized university with a specialization in business, communications, marketing, project management, engineering or other discipline relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
• Experience in conducting in-depth research, studies and/or analysis within a professional environment.

• Experience in managing construction or maintenance or repair projects relating to physical infrastructure.

• Experience in governing non-profit volunteer organizations.

• Experience in general accounting/ bookkeeping practices and associated reporting requirements.

• Experience in undertaking fieldwork, sometimes in remote locations, on a regular basis.

• Experience in working with indigenous organizations.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) are committed to hiring more Indigenous peoples into their workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve government services for Canadians.

Indigenous peoples are therefore encouraged to apply to this process and self-identify. As defined in the Canadian Constitution, an Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit; North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. As part of the overall application verification process, Indigenous affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment.

In order to self-declare as an Aboriginal, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section in your job application.

Also note that Aboriginal and Indigenous are used interchangeably in the context of the Employment Equity Act.

Operational Requirements
• Candidates must be able to work overtime
• Candidates must be willing to travel frequently via air, sea and road.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
• Reliability or Secret security clearance (depending on the position or as required)
• Valid Driver’s License

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted via telephone or video conference.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates must give a detailed account (depth and breadth) of their experience as it relates to the factor being assessed. This applies for both the ESSENTIAL and ASSET Qualifications. Failure to adequately comment on the depth (amount of time/shifts etc) and breadth (types/range of experiences related to the factor) may mean that a candidate will be given a rating of No Experience.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:

- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager.

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.