Regional Senior FM 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

In your cover letter you will also need to demonstrate how you meet the following Essential Qualification:

 Initiative*
* 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. You should also provide the name and contact information for a reference familiar with your example.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff position(s) that are based in Winnipeg. The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions throughout Fisheries and Oceans Canada on an indeterminate, term, secondment or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Demonstrate how you meet the following Essential Quailification: Initiative"

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

A minimum of one year post-secondary education with specialization in a discipline related to the position, such as biology, ecology, natural resource management, economics or another discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience consulting and/or collaborating with Indigenous groups, stakeholders, co-management agencies and/or other levels of government.

Recent* experience managing or coordinating activities relating to the protection, conservation or sustainable development of Canada’s natural resources.

* ”Recent” is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

Experience analyzing complex issues and providing strategic advice to senior management** on programs, policies or issues.

** “Senior Management” is defined as leaders of a private, public or community organization.

Initiative

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

University Degree in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience with marine mammal fisheries resource management issues in Canada.

Experience with finfish fisheries resource management issues in Canada.

Experience with aquaculture management

Experience in the development of memorandums to Cabinet and/or Treasury Board submissions.

Experience representing your organization on a working group or committee.

Experience in administration of a grants and contribution program.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the mandate and organizational priorities of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Knowledge of fisheries resource management issues in Canada.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to organize and set priorities

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Judgment
Leadership
Flexibility

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

Knowledge of fisheries resource management issues in the Central and Arctic Region .

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Willingness and ability to travel
• Willingness and ability to work on weekends/overtime

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

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.