Ecosystem Management Branch - Program Managers

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Duties

•Provides leadership to the Program and oversees the implementation of the regulatory and policy frameworks, procedures and tools related to the consistent implementation of Fisheries Protection Program’s regulatory mandate under the Fisheries Act, Oceans Act and the Species at Risk Act and their associated regulations, as well as providing support to federal environmental assessment processes.

•Provides overall direction and strategic planning as well as supervision and management to multiple work units. Accountable for ensuring staff and program alignment with strategic and national priorities and that expected outcomes are achieved. Provides advice and participates in the development of regional priorities and input into national priorities, policies and programs. Advances cross-program coordination within the Ecosystem Management Branch and with other sectors. Resolves and manages complex problems and issues, determines solutions and ensures regulatory decisions are consistent with legislation, program and Departmental policies, priorities and objectives.

•Oversees ongoing consultation, engagement and / or partnerships with indigenous groups, stakeholder groups, other levels of government in support of collaborative program delivery. Resolves and manages complex problems and issues, determines solutions and ensures departmental approaches are consistent with legislation, program and Departmental policies, priorities and objectives.

•Leads and/or participates in developing, presenting and defending Departmental or Program positions on matters related to the Ecosystem Management Branch’s regulatory, policy, or program frameworks and their implementation. Represents the Ecosystem Management Branch and/or the Department in external fora.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this or similar positions on an indeterminate, specified period (term), secondment, acting, deployment or assignment basis in the Ecosystem Management Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in Vancouver, Nanaimo and Kamloops.

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

•Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

•Experience providing advice or recommendations to senior management on complex* issues relating to the management of natural resources.
•Significant experience managing all aspects of human and financial resources and associated activities.
•Experience collaborating with government agencies, indigenous groups or stakeholder groups delivering programs or initiatives related to natural resource management.
•Significant* experience delivering or managing programs involving the study or assessment or management of natural resources.

*Complex is defined as having the breadth and depth associated with multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional or multiple stakeholder issues.

*Significant depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities for a minimum period of two years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

•Knowledge of the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Mandate and role, priorities, and key legislation

Key Leadership Competencies

•Create vision and strategy
•Mobilize people
•Uphold integrity and respect
•Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
•Promote Innovation and guide change
•Achieve Results

Conditions of employment

•Secret security clearance
•Willing and able to travel occasionally outside of headquarters area or normal work hours
•Willing and able to work overtime when required

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

Education

•Post-graduate studies in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience

•Experience as an employee of DFO in delivering or managing programs related to aquatic ecosystem management
•Experience in conducting or managing consultation or engagement activities with Indigenous groups.
•Experience conducting or managing people conducting assessments or reviews of complex* projects undergoing regulatory reviews or environmental assessments.
•Experience conducting or managing people conducting integrated planning activities related to natural resource management with multiple stakeholders, government agencies and indigenous groups.
•Experience in the delivery of operational programs in support of fisheries, or Species at Risk.
•Experience in the delivery of operational programs in support of stock rebuilding, or habitat restoration or recovery.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.