Regional Senior Fisheries Management 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

This is an anticipatory process. The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff these or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff these positions and/or similar positions on an indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment, or deployment basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, OR, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience *

*Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience means successful completion of 2 years post-secondary at a recognized post-secondary institution AND 5 years recent training and/or work experience in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience consulting or collaborating with industry stakeholders, Indigenous groups, non-governmental organizations, co-management groups or other levels of government.
• Experience providing advice to, or briefing, senior management/officials on matters pertaining to programs, policy, governance, allocations or resource sustainability.
• Experience analyzing complex or sensitive issues related to policy, operational programs or service delivery.
• Experience writing proposals, position papers, briefing notes, action plans, management plans or similar documentation.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in managing marine or inland fisheries or in the delivery of services pertaining to the Canadian fishing industry.
• Experience with cost-benefit or risk analysis to assess the socioeconomic impacts of proposed public policy or plans.
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams or working groups.
• Experience presenting in public forums to industry stakeholders or special interest groups.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work effectively under tight timelines with minimal supervision.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Engagement – Building Relationships
• Management Excellence – Initiative and Results Driven
• Strategic Thinking – Judgement and Decision Making
• Values and Ethics – Service Orientation

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

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the key issues impacting the management of fisheries resources in Newfoundland and Labrador in the commercial, recreational, and indigenous fisheries.

Operational Requirements:
• Travel frequently within Newfoundland and Labrador and travel occasionally to other parts of Canada or internationally
• Work overtime, evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice
• Operate DFO fleet vehicles or rented vehicles.

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security:
Various depending on the position (Reliability; Secret)

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

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.

Reference checks, an interview and/or a written examination may be administered.

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.