Inventory: Various Positions

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 180 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 7 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

THE FIRST SELECTION PROCESS WILL COMMENCE IN April 2020. AS NEED BE, ADDITIONAL SELECTION PROCESSES WILL CONTINUE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2022.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (other qualifications). 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.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. With over 10,000 dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

The Government of Canada has announced the Oceans Protection Plan, a whole-of-government approach to improve marine safety, to work with Indigenous groups, provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to better co-manage Canada’s oceans while advancing the Government’s broader objectives of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, protection of the environment, protection of our coasts and waterways, and economic growth for the middle class.

DFO/CCG is recruiting to deliver on this significant commitment. A team of dedicated, dynamic and talented professionals, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.

DFO’s scientific knowledge and expertise, advice, products and services support evidence-based decision making, policy development, economic activity and stewardship of our waters. There are exciting career opportunities in areas such as fisheries and aquaculture management, regulation, science and innovation; habitat protection, oceans management, and ecosystems research; and charting of Canadian waters and modelling of ocean conditions, among others.

A nationally recognized, world-leading symbol of safety, operating along the longest coastline in the world, CCG is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the environment and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade.

The Department also offers exciting opportunities in its Corporate Services in areas such as information technology, program development and services; real property management; and human resource staffing and classification.

Do you believe in the gold standard of service? Do you thrive on change and exciting new projects? If that is who you want to be, then DFO/CCG is the place for you!

For more information on careers at DFO: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/index-eng.html

For more information on careers at CCG: https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/careers-carrieres/index-eng.html

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory inventory selection process.

This inventory will be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada with various language requirements and various security requirements (Reliability Status and Secret clearance). These positions may be of different tenures.

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
ALL STREAMS;
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
STREAM A - Project Manager;
EXP1 - Recent* and significant** experience in the delivery of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) programs or sub-programs in the following areas:
• CCG Life Cycle Management Activities;
OR
• CCG Operational Support Activities;
OR
• CCG Service Delivery Activities.

STREAM B - Project Manager;
EXP2 - Recent* and significant** experience as a Project Manager/Project Officer or as member of the multidisciplinary project team (Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture) for ship repair OR refit OR ship construction project(s) including at least four (4) or the following six (6) sub activities:
• providing engineering OR technical OR project support for ship repair OR refit OR ship construction project(s).
• representing organization/department on a variety of multi-disciplinary engineering or technical regulatory board, working groups or committees.
• analyzing and developing Statements of Operational Requirements or Technical Statements of Operational Requirements related to the construction, modification, modernization and refit of seagoing vessels.
• providing technical advice and recommendations to senior management***.
• developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• writing reports, work plans and schedules, briefing notes and impact analysis or technical documents.

STREAM C - Project Manager;
EXP3 - Considerable**** experience working as a Project Manager or member of a project having experience in three (3) of the following:
• preparing and maintaining work plans OR risk analysis OR financial OR project progress reports.
• managing project budgets including approval of project expenditures.
• planning and monitoring project scope and schedules including change management requests.
• coordinating project implementation, work packages and estimates.
• liaising with suppliers on contractual, cost/schedule, scope management and quality performance of deliverables.

Stream D - National Asset Class Manager;
EXP4 - Significant** experience planning and organizing consultations with stakeholder to solicit their input and gain their support on various initiatives;
EXP5 - Experience providing support, advice and guidance to clients and management;
EXP6 - Experience developing resource / work plans or business cases;
EXP7 - Experience providing strategic advice or recommendations to senior management***

DEFINITIONS:
* Recent is defined as experience within the last five (5) years.

** Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years.

***Senior Management is defined as Director Level and above.

****Considerable experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least three (3) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
ALL STREAMS;
AED1 - Recognized Project Management diplomas and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certified designation.
AED2 - A Marine Certificate issued by Transport Canada.
AED3 - A Marine Certificate issued by the Canadian Coast Guard.
AED4 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in engineering or engineering/computer technology program.
AED5 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in Marine Studies, Maritime Law or Maritime Management.
AED6 - Possession of a Technician or Technologist Diploma in a marine related field.
AED7 - Certification as an ISM or ISO lead auditor.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
ALL STREAMS;
AEXP1 - Experience managing complex acquisition or in-service projects.
AEXP2 - Experience supervising and/or leading staff and/or teams in a marine environment.
AEXP3 - Experience as a Project Manager in managing a project through various life cycle phases from Project Initiation to Project Completion and close out.
AEXP4 - Experience liaising with Public Services and Procurement Canada on the development, coordination and on-going management of acquisition projects
AEXP5 - Experience as a project manager in a major capital project within the Canadian Coast Guard.
AEXP6 - Experience developing and / or carrying out quality assurance and quality inspection activities.
AEXP7 - Experience onboard a vessel engaged in Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) or Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) programs.
AEXP8 - Experience analyzing and developing Statements of Operational Requirements or Technical Statements of Operational Requirements related to the construction, modification or modernization of a CCG asset.
AEXP9 - Experience planning, developing and organizing projects.

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

KNOWLEDGE
ALL STREAMS;
K1 - Knowledge of Project Management practices such as but not limited to principles, processes and areas of responsibilities.
K2 - Knowledge of the principles of Life Cycle Management.
K3 - Knowledge of the principles of contracting in accordance with the Government Contracting Regulations and the Financial Administration Act (FAA).

MANAGER KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES*****
ALL STREAMS;
C1 - Create Vision and Strategy
C2 - Mobilize People
C3 - Uphold Integrity and Respect
C4 - Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
C5 - Achieve Results

***** The complete definition of the Manager Key Leadership Competencies may be found at the following Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

ABILITIES
ALL STREAMS;
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3 - Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop recommendations.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
ALL STREAMS;
Be willing and able to travel within Canada and abroad.
Be willing and able to work overtime to meet operational requirements.

Conditions of employment

Security: Various

This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Department is responsible for the security clearance process.

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 FIRST SELECTION PROCESS WILL COMMENCE IN MARCH 2020. AS NEED BE, ADDITIONAL SELECTION PROCESSES WILL CONTINUE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2022.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews will be on as required basis.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

A top down selection method may be used at any point in the assessment process.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder).

Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

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.