Area Supervisor - Prince Rupert

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Assessment accommodation

SEE SECTION BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ANSWERING SCREENING QUESTIONS.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information for assessing these qualifications, your resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Please note that your answers to the screening questions can be used to assess the "Ability to communicate effectively in writing". All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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Duties

The Area Supervisor in Prince Rupert will be responsible for supervising three foreman and numerous projects being run out of the following three shops: carpentry; electrical/lamp tech/yard; and machine. This position is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual with a strong Human and financial resources background and sound leadership skills. Success will come from maintaining quality client and employee relationships, effectively managing the work of the operations team and ensuring a safe work environment.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) are leaders in their field; responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways.

Come join an organization with a culture that encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate position located in Prince Rupert, B.C. A pool of qualified candidates will also be established for the Prince Rupert location, to potentially staff similar positions on a temporary (casual, term, acting) or permanent (indeterminate) basis if required by the Canadian Coast Guard.

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, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution as a Technician/Technologist/ or tradesperson.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years experience preparing/completing work unit documents such as; multiyear work plans, training plans, repair specifications, budget forecasts and project briefings.
Experience gathering information in order to provide recommendations to management.
Experience working with various clients/stakeholders and effectively resolving issues.
Significant experience in managing human* and financial** resources

**For significant human resources management, applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work; managed and assessed performance for a period of no less than 2 years

**For significant financial resources management applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed a budget and been accountable for sound financial planning and reporting for a period of no less than 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of general construction practices.

ABILITIES:

Ability to evaluate clients’ operational requirements and recommend effective technical solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY'S:

Initiative.
Leadership.
Judgement

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience in implementing organization change. Experience managing technical or operations projects.
Experience in the maritime environment with the life cycle maintenance management of civil/structural and or mechanical assets and projects respective to Canadian Coast Guard and/or GOC facilities, systems and equipment
Experience in hiring consultants, managing project contracts, and monitoring contractors.
Experience operating a computer using MS office software at an intermediate level (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer).

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of principles and practices in project management.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Valid Health Canada Medical.
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
Willing and able to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
Willing and able to travel for up to 3 week periods of time to remote sites via; trucks, boats and aircraft.
Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental condition on land and at sea.

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 will be communicated with via e-mail. In your application, please include the e-mail address that you wish to use for communication purposes throughout this recruitment initiative. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account on a regular basis.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.