Area Chief/Regional Chiefs, Conservation and Protection

Update: Amendment to closing date. Amendment to essential education screening question.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Candidates must clearly demonstrate, using concrete examples appropriate to the level of the position, that illustrate the actions, considerations, analysis, and steps you completed in order to gain the experience. Each example must include the name and contact information for a referee who can validate your example. Answering no or failure to provide an example will result in the elimination of your application.

Résumés may only be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as 'refer to my attached résumé' will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established in order to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures, groups and levels or security requirements, in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary educational program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) - http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/enf-loi/training-formation-eng.htm [applicable to certain positions]

OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience working in law enforcement.

Note: The Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) is an 18 weeks training program followed by 30 months of apprenticeship. For further details on the content of the training, training allowance and salary. Only candidates who have already successfully completed the 18 weeks of training and the 30 months of apprenticeship – or successful completion of 17 weeks of training and the 30 months of apprenticeship - or successful completion of 17 weeks of training and 18 months of apprenticeship prior to 2003 - or Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Enforcement Course (RCMP) prior to 1983- are deemed to meet this merit criteria.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the establishment of cooperative working relationships* with fishing industry stakeholder groups (e.g. fishing industries, or aboriginal organizations or Harbour Authorities) OR with other government departments, Law Enforcement Agencies.

• Experience in managing human and financial resources.

• Experience in conducting analysis and providing strategic advice** and recommendations to senior management.

• Extensive experience*** related to the enforcement of natural resource legislation, or law enforcement.

* Establishing Cooperative Working Relationships is the focus on the setting up, bringing about, or building relationships; while Cooperative is the working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit. Aspects should include informal and formal initiatives, leadership of committees or program development, etc.

** Strategic Advice requires evidence of the preparation of formal briefings for senior management.

*** Extensive experience is defined as experience gained through the full time performance of duties related to the enforcement of natural resource legislation, or law enforcement for a minimum period of five (5) years.

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

• Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations.

• Experience managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs or processes related to law enforcement.

• Professional development (training/education) and experience in a related field (i.e. Law Enforcement, Natural Resource Management, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Accounting, Political Science).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

• Change management
• Values and ethics - Serving through integrity and respect
• Strategic thinking - Innovating through analysis and ideas
• Engagement - Mobilizing people, organizations, partners, communication
• Management excellence - Delivering through action management, people management, financial management

ABILITIES:

• Ability to assess, design, develop, implement and manage organizational/service delivery frameworks for effective program delivery.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups: Disabilities; Visible Minorities; Aboriginals; or Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to undertake training relevant to the position on an ongoing basis.
• Willing and able to travel within and outside Canada.
• Willing and able to work overtime on occasion and on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
(Only applicable to certain positions)
-Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types
of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore
patrols, and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations
-Meet medical and psychological suitability standards
-Possession of a valid driver’s license, a current standard First Aid
Certificate and a CPR Certificate
-Carry and use firearms, including restricted and prohibited
weapons. Meet the DFO proficiency standards
-Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards
-Wear a uniform and required protective clothing
-Work and/or travel at sea, overnight on board a CCG/DFO vessel,
in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods
or up to 3 weeks continuously or longer in all weather conditions
will be required

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Deployment at Level may be considered during this Selection Process in advance of creating the pool.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

The 861 Simulation will be administered and additional testing may also be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

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.