Area Licensing Lead

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 process will be used to fill one (1) PM-02 position located in Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Labrador. 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.

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

Education:
Successful completion of secondary school diploma, in a field related to the position, or an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience.
* An acceptable combination is some secondary school, other related training and/or at experience working in a program delivery environment dealing with the public.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience providing customer service to clients by telephone, in person or in writing.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Personal Suitability:
• Initiative
• Being organized
• Judgment
• Effective interpersonal relationships

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

Education:
• Graduation with a degree or diploma from a post-secondary institution in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in the delivery of programs.
• Experience in the issuance of licences or permits
• Experience in using NLFIN – Fisheries and Oceans Regional Licencing database

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the commercial, recreational and/or Indigenous fisheries in Newfoundland and/or Labrador

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Operational Requirements
• Travel on occasion.
• Work overtime occasionally.
• Possession of a valid Newfoundland and Labrador driver’s licence OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s licence, within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Security Clearance will be required

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. A written exam and/or interview 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.
You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only)

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.