Program Manager (Fisheries, Treaties, Assessment – Salmon)

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Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking candidates with an interest in serving in a multi-faceted and dynamic role as a Program Manager for either northwestern British Columbia or the Yukon operational areas, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Program Managers work with a team of Canadian and U.S. managers, assessment and research biologists, as well as technicians and advisors to conserve, manage and support the rebuilding of salmon stocks in accordance with Canada's international commitments under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Management activities are informed by domestic obligations and considerations, including facilitating co-management of the resource in partnership with First Nation Governments.

This position requires skillful management that facilitates diplomatic outcomes through the successful navigation of varied and complex stakeholder needs, recognition of an integrated international legal framework and associated complex political considerations, and an understanding of the unique biological parameters that underpin the health of Pacific salmon fisheries.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada encourages motivated and qualified candidates with an interest in this unique opportunity to contribute to the conservation of Canada’s most northerly Pacific salmon stocks to apply.

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory in nature. The intent of the resulting pool is to staff Program Manager positions at PM-05 and PM-06 levels for various tenures at full or part-time hours within the Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area (Whitehorse). It is anticipated that appointments to position(s) will occur after April 2019.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "to express interest and include any other relevant information not submitted elsewhere within the application."

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

Education:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

PM-05 and PM-06
• Experience developing AND maintaining partnerships with clients or stakeholders
• Experience providing recommendations about natural or renewable resource management matters
• Recent* experience supervising employees (*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years)

PM-06
• Experience providing strategic advice to Senior Managers or Directors
• Experience in chairing or leading committees, working groups, or teams
• Recent* experience managing financial resources (*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years)

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

Depending on the position to be staffed, any of the following 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.

Education:
• Graduation with an acceptable degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position (e.g., management of natural resources, environmental science, biology)

Degree equivalency

Experience:

PM-05 and PM-06
• Experience managing or supporting the management of Pacific salmon fisheries
• Experience working with Indigenous governments or organizations
• Experience delivering natural or renewable resource management programs

PM-06
• Experience leading teams tasked with delivering public or client programs or services

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

PM-05 and PM-06
• Knowledge of the international Pacific Salmon Treaty
• Knowledge of Canadian Pacific salmon fishery management principles and strategies

Competencies:

PM-05 and PM-06
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Dependability
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Thinking things through
• Effective interpersonal skills

PM-06
• Effective leadership and motivational skills

Ability:

PM-05 and PM-06
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure

PM-06
• Ability to demonstrate effective management in areas of financial management, information management, results management, and people management
• Ability to lead teams or programs
• Ability to resolve complex problems
• Ability to manage difficult situations (such as politically sensitive or emotionally charged)

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

Knowledge:

PM-05 and PM-06
• Knowledge of legislation and policies that define Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s responsibilities pertaining to the management of Pacific salmon fisheries
• Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aboriginal fisheries programs

PM-06
• Knowledge of the Pacific Salmon Commission governance structure and function

Organizational Needs:

• Employment Equity objectives may be considered in candidate selection

Operational Requirements:

• Willingness to travel, attend meetings, conduct field work, and work in remote locations for periods of up to 4 weeks in duration
• Willingness to travel by boat, airplane, and helicopter
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime
• Willingness to attain training and maintain certifications for mandatory Health & Safety and departmental requirements

Conditions of employment

• Health Canada Medical Clearance
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent)
• Security Clearance: Secret Status
• Candidate must hold a valid passport with no restrictions on travel and be willing and able to travel to the United States

Condition(s) of Employment must be met and maintained throughout the duration of appointment.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate within their answers to the SCREENING QUESTIONS found within the online application how they meet each education and experience factor listed in the ESSENTIAL and ASSET QUALIFICATIONS by using concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experiences described.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the ESSENTIAL and ASSET SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination and other assessment methods may be administered.

Reference checks will be administered.

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.