Regional FAM 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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the answers to the screening questions will be used to partially assess the "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, deployment, secondment, or assignment basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience conducting studies, research or analysis of complex policies, management plans, agreements or contracts.
• Experience developing written materials such as but not limited to; letters, reports, agreements, contracts, briefing notes and Memorandums of understanding.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Abilities/Skills:
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

Personal Suitability:
• Thinking things through
• Engagement
• Excellence through results
• Values and ethics

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

Asset Qualifications:

Asset Education:
• Masters or higher from a recognized university with a specialization in fields related to Business Administration (Commerce), Public Administration, Biology, Management of Natural Resources (terrestrial, marine or aquatic), Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or Economics.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
• Experience in engaging with Indigenous client groups and/or other non-government stakeholder organizations such as fishing industry and/or other governments.
• Experience working in cross functional teams.
• Experience in management activities pertaining to the Fishing industry: commercial, Indigenous OR recreational fisheries. (Does not include recreational fishing for personal use)

Asset Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the key issues pertaining to the fishing industry and the management of the fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work overtime, evenings and weekends

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status Security Clearance
• Secret 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

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.