Area Supervisor

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset 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. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume, as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/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.

All testing and interviews will take place in Sarnia, Prescott, Parry Sound or Amherstburg. Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

Duties

Plans, leads, manages, prioritizes and controls the human, financial and materiel resources of a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary section that provides a wide range of specialized technical services and expertise in support of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and other government department assets.

The Area Supervisor will be responsible for supervising several foreman whose shops are responsible for construction, site maintenance, electrical, painting and yard services. Success is achieved by maintaining quality client and employee relationships, effectively managing the work unit and ensuring a safe work environment.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians. As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position on a full-time, indeterminate basis in Prescott, ON. A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) in 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)

Successful completion of post-secondary education technically relevant to the related field or an acceptable combination of education and experience related to the functions of the position.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in life cycle management of assets.
Experience in preparing formal work unit documentation such as multiyear work plans, maintenance plans or hazardous occurrence investigations.
Experience managing human and financial resources.

*Significant being at minimum 2 full years

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

Successful completion of a civil engineering diploma program from a recognized institution.

Degree equivalency

Trades certification in one of the following trades: carpentry, painting, electrical, welding or any other relevant trade certification.

Functional experience working with the Maximo asset management database system, or a similar program.
Experience in leading or managing a technical or operational project.
Experience in electronic data management, including input, extraction and presentation, with programs like Excel and Google Earth.
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 Government of Canada facilities, systems and equipment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to manage human and financial resources.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed using the written material submitted during the application process.

Leadership
Integrity
Judgement

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

Knowledge of principles and practices of project management.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Provincial Driver’s License (equivalent to an Ontario Class G License).
Willing and able to travel for several weeks to remote sites via trucks, boats and aircraft.
Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials (original).

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.