Material Identification Officer / Material Identification Supervisor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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A tip for success – In responding to the screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

Clarification will not be solicited; please be clear and concise.

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the third year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Learn a little more about the benefits of working for us below!

Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
Pension Plan
Health and Dental Benefits
Leave for family-related Responsibilities
Maternity and Parental Allowances

Collective Agreement - Audit, Commerce and Purchasing (AV)
https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=6

Intent of the process

This appointment process will be used to create a pool of full or partially qualified candidates which may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis within the Canadian Coast Guard.

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
A secondary school diploma (High School) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 - PG-02 (Material Identification Officer) English or Bilingual BBB/BBB
Stream 2 - PG-03 (Material Identification Supervisor) Bilingual BBB /BBB

EXPERIENCE

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2

Experience working in a material management, warehousing or logistics operations environment.

Experience gathering information from various sources for the purpose of data verification or validation.

Experience using an inventory or material management database.

Experience using Word Processing (e.g. Microsoft Word) and Spreadsheet Software (Microsoft Excel).

STREAM 2 - PG-03 (Material Identification Supervisor)

Experience providing advice, guidance or recommendations to colleagues, clients supervisors or managers on material management, warehousing or logistics.

Experience supervising or directing the daily activities of a team or in leading/managing projects.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the positon (e.g. material management, logistics, supply chain management).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience preparing reports and other documentation in support of Materiel Management.

Experience using an integrated financial and stock/inventory control system.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of assets and equipment used in Naval or Marine environments.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2
Effective Communication
Dependability
Client Service Orientation
Effective Interpersonal Skills

STREAM 2 - PG-03 (Material Identification Supervisor)
Leadership

**Note that leadership will be assessed via the below indicators**
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Achieve Results

Additional information regarding the Key Leadership Competencies including descriptions and behavioral indicators can be found at the below link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

In your preparation for this appointment process, please know that it is not necessary that you have been in a formal supervisory position to have demonstrated Leadership competences. You can draw from experiences leading or managing projects, being a mentor to new or training employees, being a senior relied-on resource for your management team or other experiences.

Now is the time to start thinking about how you’ve demonstrated these competencies on-the-job!

ABILITIES

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Stream 2 - PG-03 (Material Identification Supervisor)
Ability to gather and consider relevant information and provide guidance or recommendations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret Status Security Clearance (Depending on position being staffed)

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

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 targeted groups when you apply.

Please contact us if you require additional information or clarification on application requirements. You can find information and guidance on preparing an effective application at the below link:

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/education-and-jobs/finding-a-job/federal-government-jobs

Applications will only be accepted on-line - click the “Apply Now” button to prepare and submit your application.

Please note that various methods of assessment may be used such as interviews, tests, reference checks, behavioral based assessments and verification of work samples.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice; please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. 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.

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.