Field Supervisor

Update: Please note that the closing date has been modified for December 19th 2018.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The main responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare the work schedules for fishery officers
• Develop weekly work plans based on regional and area priorities
• Supervise fishery officers
• Conduct patrols and investigations to enforce the Fisheries Act and its regulations
• Monitor the career progression of recruits
• Work closely with other districts, areas, and law enforcement organizations
• Participate in identify budget requirements

Intent of the process

Create a pool of qualified candidates to meet potential needs in various locations in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Québec Region. Currently, 1 position in Cap aux Meules, 1 position in Gaspé and 1 position in Québec need to be filled on an indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their covering letter how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications and assets (when required). Applicants must use each education and experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each criteria demonstrating how they meet them. 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;

Must have completed a recognized training program for armed law enforcement officers;

Must hold valid certification or have held valid certification from their organization for the use of firearms and use of force in the past two (2) years;

Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note : Candidates who have not completed Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) must clearly indicate in their covering letter and their curriculum vitæ the name of the school they attended, as well as the start and end dates of the program of study. Official documents proving candidates' levels of education will be required during the screening phase.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent and 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.

*"Recent and significant experience" is defined as experience typically acquired through performing the duties mentioned over a period of at least three (3) years in the past four (4) years.

Note : Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter and their curriculum vitæ the duration of their work experience, including start and end dates, provide a description of duties undertaken, 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
Experience in human resources management (for example: work schedule, performance management);

Experience in using craft.

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

Various language requirements
French essential;
Bilingual imperative BAB/BAB;
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to supervise staff;

Ability to analyze compliance-related issues;

Ability to communicate effectively orally;

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;

Ability to manage priorities effectively.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Initiative
Reliability
Autonomy
Effective interpersonal skills
Teamwork and cooperation
Adaptability
Results orientation

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

ASSET
Knowledge of Indigenous and Inuit communities and organizations and of their involvement in the fisheries.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel frequently in remote areas for extended periods.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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;

Must hold a valid class 4A driver's licence;

Hold valid 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 and in a variety of terrain conditions and degrees of isolation for various periods in all weather conditions;

Willing and able to work overtime at short notice;

Willing and able to work evenings, nights 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 designated 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 may be administered.

An interview may 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, 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.