Program Officer

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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:

1.Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS.

2. Applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples.

3. For the experience criteria, please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The applicant must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the applicant is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience (PLEASE DO NOT CITE ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A BREACH OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (names, location, etc.)).

4. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

5. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER LETTER WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

6. Your written communication may be assessed through your cover letter and resume.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one position on a term basis in Vancouver, BC. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various locations of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

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:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in business, economics, regional planning, resource management, policy, public administration or other field relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Please demonstrate how you have gained the below experience criteria within the past five (5) years:
E1: Experience in planning and implementing programs or delivery of services
E2: Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships or relationships with internal and external stakeholders or clients
E3: Experience in the preparation of briefings, reports and correspondence on complex issues for management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action oriented

Abilities and Skills:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to organize and prioritize work.
A4: Ability to review, interpret, synthesize information and make recommendations to management

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

AS1: Knowledge of stakeholder and Indigenous issues related to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region
AS2: Knowledge of the Small Craft Harbours program, Pacific Region
AS3: Recent experience in planning, coordinating or implementing Grants and Contributions Programs
AS4: Experience in the negotiation of agreements.
AS5: Experience in conflict resolution with external parties.
AS6: Experience in working with Indigenous groups in resource management, governance or fisheries issues.
AS7:Experience working with Not-for-Profit organizations.
AS8: Experience implementing policies or practices for salmon stock assessment in Pacific Region.
AS9: Experience in data analysis, and working with information management systems or database systems.

Organization Needs: Employment equity considerations may be used to address demonstrated underrepresentation of designated groups.

Operational Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on occasion
• Ability and willingness to travel within BC and Yukon – Travel will include remote locations by various modes of transportations

Conditions of employment

• Security: Reliability clearance or Secret depending on position
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent (required for some positions)

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language 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.