Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Officer / Senior Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Officer

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Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

STREAM 1 & 2
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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STREAM 1: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Officer (CO-01)

Recent and significant* experience in conducting and writing studies, projects or analysis related to a natural resource industry.
Recent and significant* experience in working with multiple stakeholders and establishing effective relationships.
Recent and significant* experience in coordinating and planning key initiatives or managing projects.

*”Recent and significant" refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate's responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties on a regular and continuous basis for a period of at least two (2) years within the past five (5) years.

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STREAM 2: Senior Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Officer (CO-02)

-Recent and significant* experience in developing or implementing natural resource sector development or market access strategies.
-Recent and significant* experience in providing strategic advice orally and in writing to senior management** on complex*** industry issues.
-Recent and significant* experience in leading a part of a program activity involving multiple stakeholders, including federal government departments/agencies and/or provincial/territorial governments.
-Recent and significant* experience in preparing discussion papers, proposals, briefing materials or other documentation for senior management**.
-Experience in leading multi-stakeholder committees or working groups.

*”Recent and significant" refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate's responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties on a regular and continuous basis for a period of at least three (3) years within the past five (5) years.

** “Senior Management” is defined as Director level or equivalent or above

***Complex involves at least two (2) of the following relevant criteria:
o Sensitive or high profile
o Multiple stakeholders
o Multi-year or multi-phase

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

STREAM 1 & 2
Graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with or within the fisheries/aquaculture industry.

Experience in conducting industry analysis (tracking and analyzing socio-economic and technical issues) in Canada as they relate to aquaculture, agriculture or the fisheries industries.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

STREAM 1 & 2
Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada mandate and initiatives.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of sustainable industry development.
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of project management.

STREAM 1 & 2
Ability to analyze and synthesize information to provide advice or recommendations.
Ability to work under pressure in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

STREAM 1 & 2
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgment
Dependability

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

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.