Senior Regional Officer - Operations / Recruitment and training

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Duties

Profile 1 : Operations

Under the responsibility of the Chief, the Senior Regional Officer (Operations profile)participates in the management of various aspects of the Conservation and Protection (C&P) Branch programs.The duties may include the supervision of administrative or operational employees, and financial management. The officer may be called upon to represent the Québec Region during national meetings, or during meetings with various external stakeholders. The officer may also act as the contact person for all C&P employees for program aspects under his or her jurisdiction. For example the officer could share his interpretation of policies and procedures for C&P programs such as the At-Sea Observer Program or the Dockside Observers Program.

Profile 2 : Recruitment and Training

Under the authority of the Recruitment, Training and Standards Chief, the Senior Compliance Program Officer (Recruitment and Training profile) coordinates all training activities for the region and is involved with the Central Administration in all the recruiting steps for Fishery Officers. He actively participates in recruit training and is responsible for the on-going training for all Fishery Officers in the organisation notably annual requalification, updates and specialized trainings. Furthermore, he must ensure proper execution and follow-up of the Fishery Officers Career Progression Program (FOCPP) in collaboration with the selected coaches. Lastly, he counsels the organisation in matters pertaining to training procedures and politics for Conservation and Protection.

*When applying for this selection process, you apply for both profiles. The distinction between profiles will be made later in the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 permanent Senior Regional Officer (Operations profile) position as soon as possible and 1 permanent Senior Regional Officer (Recruitment and Training profile) position next fall. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to fill other similar positions in Conservation and Protection Directorate - Québec City.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Completion of a recognized law enforcement officer training program (for example, but without being limited to, the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program).

Valid use of force and firearm training certification from own organization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant experience* in field enforcement activities, including powers similar to those exercised by fisheries officers (arrest, search and seizure with or without warrants, etc.).

*« Significant experience » is defined as experience normally acquired by performing the duties mentioned continuously for approximately three years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the legal framework surrounding fisheries.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to perform analyses and make recommendations with a view to increasing effectiveness and efficiency.

Ability to prepare, present and defend major files that have an impact on resources use.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Initiative
Judgment
Good interpersonal relations
Integrity and ethics

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

ASSETS :
(Note : Asset Qualifications are those not essential to perform the work, but that would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future. Also, assets could be decisive in the selection, or not, of a candidate to fill a specific position.)

Certification as a pistol, long firearm, police defence technique and/or other relevant instructor training.

Experience in data analysis.

Experience in managing national programs.

Significant experience in managing enforcement surveillance operations.

Experience in managing human resources.

Experience in managing financial resources.

Experience in the use of the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS).

Experience in preparing and presenting training.

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

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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;

Possess a valid driver’s licence, a current standard first-aid certificate and a CPR certificate;

Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons;

Meet DFO use of force proficiency standards;

Wear a uniform and the required protective clothing;

Work and/or travel at sea, in the air and in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions;

Agree to work overtime on short notice;

Agree to work evenings 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. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.