Regional Officer, Fisheries Management

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

1. Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

2. Random selection may be used in this selection process.

3. Your answers to the screening questions will need to be complete and be concretely detailed to describe how you meet the essential qualification assessed by providing specific examples. Answering questions using 'please refer to resume' or 'yes' will be considered as incomplete, and as a result your application may not longer be considered in this selection process.

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff a position which may be at the following locations: Quebec, Gaspe, Cap-aux-Meules or Sept-Iles.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established in order to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Quebec Region at various locations and requiring various linguistic and security profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization such as biology, ecology, aquatic resource management, economics, business, business administration, economics, or regional development, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience analyzing and interpreting natural resources, environmental or scientific data.

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

Master’s degree of a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in a field to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in mobilizing and collaborating with Aboriginal client groups or other non-governmental stakeholder organizations such as the fishing industry or other governments.

Experience in fisheries resources management or natural resources.

Experience in processing and analyzing statistical data.

Experience in processing and analyzing geospatial data.

Experience in organizing meetings with different stakeholders.

Valid driver’s licence.
Willingness and ability to travel according to the requirements of the position.
Willingness to work overtime when required.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the exploitation of marine fisheries resources in Quebec.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to analyze data, studies or reports and present analysis results.

Ability to effectively plan and organize mandates.

Ability to work under pressure.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Working effectively with others
Integrity
Judgment
Initiative

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

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

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.