Program Manager (Amendment to Intent of the process)

Important messages

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. 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 résumé” will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in the rejection of your application.
A cover letter of 600 words or less is also required with this application that clearly demonstrates how you meet the following Essential key Leadership Competency:

- Promote innovation and guide change
Please provide one concrete example that demonstrates how you meet this Essential Qualification, with a clear description of the situation, your role, activities undertaken and the outcome. Please also provide the name and contact information for a reference familiar with your example.

This cover letter will also be used to assess:
- Ability to communicate in writing.

Duties

Provide overall direction and strategic planning as well as supervision and management to multiple work units within their program; for ensuring staff and program alignment with strategic workplans and priorities; and that expected outcomes are achieved. Provide advice and participate in the development of regional priorities and input into national priorities, policies and programs. Advance cross-program coordination within the Ecosystems Management Branch and with other sectors and agencies. Resolve and manage complex problems and issues, determine solutions and ensure regulatory decisions are consistent with legislation, program and Departmental policies, priorities and objectives.
Oversee ongoing consultation, engagement and partnerships with Indigenous groups, stakeholder groups, and other levels of government in support of collaborative program delivery. Lead and/or participate in developing, presenting and defending Departmental or Program positions on matters related to the Ecosystems Management Branch’s regulatory, policy, or program frameworks and their implementation. Represent the Program, Ecosystem Management Branch and/or the Department in external fora.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters. The Ecosystems Management Branch is responsible for the following programs, which together support DFO’s mandate of maintaining the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Canada’s freshwater and marine resources:

Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Fisheries Protection Program
Oceans Program
Sea Lamprey Control Program
Species At Risk Program

The Sea Lamprey Control Program (SLCP) delivers on Canada’s commitment to binational agreements for the control of Sea Lamprey, which supports ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and protect fish stocks in the Great Lakes. The SLCP works collaboratively with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and various provincial, federal and U.S. agencies to deliver this mandate.

The primary focus of the Species at Risk Program is to provide for the recovery and protection of aquatic Species at Risk as defined by the Species at Risk Act. This involves identifying/developing critical habitat, recovery strategies, action and management plans. These actions are completed in conjunction with other government departments, the provinces and territories, other DFO sectors, Indigenous peoples, co-management organizations and stakeholders, all of which support the Government of Canada’s priority to conserve Canada's natural aquatic ecosystems.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff two (2) indeterminate positions; one (1) in the Sea Lamprey Control Program (Sault Ste. Marie ON) and one (1) in the Species At Risk Program (Burlington ON or Winnipeg MB). The qualified pool may also be used to staff similar indeterminate positions and/or acting assignments with DFO Ecosystems Management Branch - Central and Arctic Region programs in Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, Sault Ste. Marie ON or Burlington ON.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 600 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

• Significant* public sector experience in managing the development, or application, of natural resource management policy.

• Significant* experience providing advice or recommendations to senior management** on complex*** issues relating to the management of natural resources.

• Significant* experience collaborating with government agencies, Indigenous groups or stakeholder groups delivering programs or initiatives related to natural resource management.

• Significant* experience leading teams

• Significant* experience in the management of financial and human resources

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities for a minimum period of two years
** Senior management is defined as Director level or above within the public service, or equivalent level within the private sector
*** Complex is defined as the depth and breadth associated with multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional or multi-stakeholder issues

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of Government of Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s plans and/or priorities
• Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada policy and/or legislation, as applicable to aquatic ecosystem resources

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

• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

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

• Significant public sector experience managing activities related to the Sea Lamprey Control Program

• Significant experience delivering operational programs supporting the protection of Species at Risk

• Significant experience delivering operational programs supporting the protection of fish and fish habitat

• Significant experience delivering programs supporting the early detection, prevention and/or management of aquatic invasive species

• Knowledge of DFO activities involved with Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
• Knowledge of DFO activities involved with the protection of Species at Risk

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (including overnight stays and remote locations)

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

INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE:

1) Your resume
2) Contact information for 2 References
3) You must meet all Essential Qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Asset Qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some Essential and Asset Qualifications will be assessed through your application.
4) A cover letter (600 words or less) clearly demonstrating how you meet the following Essential Qualification:
- Promote innovation and guide change

Please provide one concrete example that demonstrates how you meet this Essential Qualification, with a clear description of the situation, your role, activities undertaken and the outcome. Please also provide the name and contact information for a reference familiar with your example.

This cover letter will also be used to assess:
- Ability to communicate in writing.

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.