Fishery Officer Trainee

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans recruits and trains candidates who already possess relevant experience to become Fishery Officers. Successful candidates are recruited as cadets and progress from the GT-03 to GT-04 group and level if they successfully complete classroom and field training. Training is for a duration of approximately 12 months through the departmental Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP);

Candidates acquire skills in areas such as fish identification, conducting patrols, communication, negotiation and regulatory enforcement methods in support of the Department's mandate to conserve and protect fishery resources;

Before becoming Department employees at the GT-03 group and level, cadets must successfully complete the FOCPP classroom training, which lasts about eight (8) weeks;

Cadets receive a training allowance of $350 per week (salary under review) for the duration of the FOCPP classroom training. The following source deductions will be deducted from the training allowance: income tax, employment insurance, Canada/Quebec pension plan contributions, and $90 per week for room and board (salary under review);

Candidates may be required to reimburse part of the travel costs, and room and board, as well as other costs related to their FOCPP classroom training if they: voluntarily leave the classroom training program before the end; or successfully complete the classroom training program but refuse a Fishery Officer position; or accept a Fishery Officer position but leave voluntarily before having completed at least 30 months of employment (or the initial duration of employment if less than 30 months) as a Fishery Officer;

For more information about the Fishery Officers Career Progression Program (FOCPP), please visit http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/enf-loi/training-formation-eng.htm

Duties

Fishery Officers, enforce laws and regulations aimed to protect our Fisheries and Oceans. We participate in public education and awareness programs to develop a greater understanding of our fishery resources and how to protect habitats, and you will find us on our three oceans, rivers and streams patrolling and monitoring the public’s activities.

If you are passionate about the outdoors, and care about the environment, then this opportunity might be for you!

IS THIS A CAREER FOR ME? Before you apply, we invite you to visit the following link and to complete a self-assessment questionnaire: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/enf-loi/career-quest-carriere-eng.htm

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff full time indeterminate positions in the Fisheries and Oceans Québec Region (Québec province).

At this time, the exact number of positions to be filled per location is uncertain (see potential locations in the previous box).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "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 criteria demonstrating how they meet the required education and experience. Resumé 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."

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

EDUCATION

High school diploma
AND
Must have completed a recognized training program for armed law enforcement officers.

Must hold valid certification from their organization for the use of firearms and use of force.

Note : Candidates must clearly specify in their résumé and application the name of the educational institution attended, as well as the start and, where applicable, the end dates of the educational program and/or training. Official documents (diploma(s), training certificate(s)) will be required during the assessment stage.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant experience* in field enforcement duties, including powers similar to those exercised by Fishery Officers (arrest, search and seizure with or without warrants, etc.);

Experience in preparing legal proceedings and in the procedures for presenting evidence in court.

*"Significant experience" is defined as experience typically acquired through performing the duties mentioned for a continuous period of approximately three years.

Note : Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter and their resumé the duration of their work experience, including start and end dates, provide a description of duties performed, and specify the name of the employer or the organization.

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

ASSETS (Note : Asset Qualifications are those not essential to perform the work, but that would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future. Also, assets could be decisive in the selection, or not, of a candidate to fill a specific position.)

Education, training and/or experience in accounting or auditing;

Education, training and/or experience in information gathering or information analysis.

Degree equivalency

Experience in activities pertaining to resource utilization, field research or field assessment or the protection of a renewable resource, such as fish, wildlife, etc.;

Field experience in providing outdoor services to fishers, hunters or eco-tourists (e.g., guide services);

Experience in commercial, Aboriginal, recreational fisheries or in a field related to the duties of the position to be filled (does not include recreational fishing for personal purposes);

Experience working in a remote area, a rural community and/or an Aboriginal community;

Experience using a boat/vessel;

Experience working at sea;

Specific experience of one or several commercial fisheries;

Experience and/or certification as an instructor in a field related to the duties of the position to be filled;

Experience in large-scale investigations and/or legal proceedings;

Experience in carrying out undercover operations;

Experience and/or training in technology or computer system security.

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

Various language requirements
French essential and bilingual imperative (BAB/BAB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of legislation related to fisheries;

Thorough knowledge of the legislative framework for the duties of Peace Officer, and of the Canadian judicial system.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to analyze a situation in a systematic way (analytical thinking);

Ability to communicate effectively orally;

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;

Ability to give clear directions and set limits (directing communications);

Ability to seek information in investigating problems or situations (information seeking);

Ability to listen, understand and respond appropriately when interacting with individuals and groups (listening, understanding and responding).

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Adaptability;
Results orientation;
Self-confidence;
Self-control;
Teamwork and co-operation;
Reliability.

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

OTHER LANGUAGES

Mastery of certain languages other than English and French.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups (Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Successful completion of departmental Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) classroom training;

Agreement to being deployed anywhere in Canada to perform any types of enforcement activities including (but not limited to) inland, coastal and offshore patrols (including air patrols), and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations;

Agreement to be assigned anywhere in Canada to perform any types of enforcement activities, including (but not limited to) inland, coastal and offshore patrols (including air patrols), and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations;

Meet the medical and psychological requirements;

Hold a valid driver's licence and current first aid and CPR certification;

Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons;

Meet DFO competency standards regarding the use of force;

Wear a uniform and required protective clothing;

Work and/or travel at sea, in the air, and in a variety of field conditions and degrees of isolation for various periods in all weather conditions;

Willing to work overtime at short notice;

Willing to work evenings and weekends.

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

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

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.

You will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.