Division Manager, Canadian Hydrographic Service

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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

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff vacant indeterminate positions in Dartmouth, NS and St. John’s, NL. A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions in Sidney, BC, Burlington, ON, Ottawa, ON, and Mont-Joli, QC on a temporary or permanent basis within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice, or related field; OR
• Eligibility for a Land Surveyor Commission in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience successfully managing projects and reporting on related activities in hydrography or related fields.
• Experience successfully fostering innovation in the workplace.
• Experience managing human and financial resources.
• Experience providing advice to middle and senior management (Manager level and above) on a wide range of issues such as general project and program delivery, and human resources.
• Experience working with external stakeholders in the context of project and program delivery.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the science of hydrography and how it relates to associated disciplines.
• Knowledge of methodologies for development, assessment and implementation of hydrographic processes.
• Knowledge of the legal regime, client groups and quality management systems of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Communication
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Leadership
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Team-building
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

(http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/klcp-pccl-eng.asp)

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to manage.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience briefing middle and senior management (Manager level and above).
• Experience in one or more of the fields of marine sciences, particularly hydrography: data acquisition, data transformation, multi-disciplinary data assimilation, hydrographic research or technical support for hydrographic systems.
• Experience in the preparation and submission of proposals that contain financial information such as project approval documents, memoranda of understanding or joint project agreements.
• Experience developing policies and strategies for the advancement of a geospatial information program.
• Experience operating within an ISO quality management system.
• Experience of at least 4 consecutive weeks working in more than one region including National Capital Region.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance.
• Requirement to work overtime on occasions.
• Requirement for domestic and international travel.

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

The Middle Manager Simulation Exercise (757) may be administered.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing applicants/candidates.

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.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.