Various Manager positions (PC-04)

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Managers at the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) in Ottawa’s office manage different work units. These work units are responsible for, among other things, the delivery of the various hydrographic products to customers, the support provided to the data production teams, the remote sensing expertise center, the management of intellectual property data and memorandum of understanding, of maritime spatial data infrastructure and scientific data management.

These services in support of CHS program objectives and initiatives, including the implementation of a new business model based on geospatial digital data, are offered on behalf of CHS managers and staff to external clients such as the commercial shipping industry, recreational boating, fishing industry, other government departments and academia that use these products and services to ensure safe navigation and to carry out technical and scientific studies. These products and services protect life, property and the marine environment and are essential to the safety of shipping in Canadian waters. In addition, the geospatial digital data is part of the cornerstone of the blue economy.

Work environment

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is part of the Science sector of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

CHS vision is to be a world leader and leader in hydrography, a proactive and reliable supplier of geospatial hydrographic services, and a strong partner in the development and application of ocean technology. The CHS office in Ottawa has more than fifty employees and works in close collaboration with the 5 other CHS offices: St. John’s (NL), Dartmouth (NS), Mont-Joli (QC), Burlington (ON) and Sidney (BC) as well as with various government departments.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

However, a list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various language requirements, tenures and security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

►EDUCATION:
ED1 – Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution**, with acceptable specialization in Marine Sciences, Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, Physical Geography or some other sciences related to duties of the position.

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
**Recognized post-secondary institution is defined as a public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

►EXPERIENCE:
E1 – Experience in the planning, implementation or support of a geospatial service or a scientific program within an operational or scientific organization.
E2 – Experience in providing advices to senior managers.
E3 – Experience in effective participation in committees, national working groups or collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
E4 – Experience in human and financial resources management.

►KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
KLC2 – Mobilize people
KLC3 – Uphold integrity and respect
KLC4 – Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
KLC5 – Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6 – Achieve results

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

►ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EA1 – Experience in developing reports and presentations (e.g. briefing notes, policy recommendations, planning documents, memorandum of understanding) for management, internal or external stakeholders, or partners.
EA2 – Experience in intellectual property data management.
EA3 – Experience in managing projects or programs or delivering services in an operational environment within a scientific or operational organization.
EA4 – Experience in effective participation in committees, international working groups or international collaborative relationships with interested parties.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

►KNOWLEDGE:
K1 – Knowledge of the strategic directions and quality policy of the Canadian Hydrographic Service within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
K2 – Knowledge of methods for collecting, managing or delivering geospatial data.
K3 – Knowledge of laws, regulations or international conventions associated within the hydrographic program of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

►ABILITIES:
A1 – Ability to analyze information in order to make relevant recommendations.
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

►KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
KLC1 – Create vision and strategy
KLC2 – Mobilize people
KLC3 – Uphold integrity and respect
KLC4 – Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
KLC5 – Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6 – Achieve results

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

►OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
Requirement for domestic and international travel.

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

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HOW TO APPLY
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1. First, you will need to click on "Apply Online" at the top of the poster, and if you do not already have an account, please follow the instructions to create one. Make sure to provide an email address that is easily accessible as we will communicate with you via that email address.

2. Next, you will be asked to complete various sections, including the following:

→ Screening Questions: You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet the essential education and experience criteria, as well as the asset qualifications.

→ “Text” questions: You will need to answer text questions regarding the following Key Leadership Competencies: Mobilize people, Uphold integrity and respect, Collaborate with partners and stakeholders, Promote innovation and guide change, and Achieve results.

You will also need to include the contact information of a supervisor or manager who can validate each example and provide additional feedback if needed. They will only be contacted if you are successful at all the stages and you will be notified before we communicate with your references.

Please note that all information you will provide in this application process will be used to assess the following criterion: "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

3. Once you have provided all the information, you will be able to submit your application by clicking on "Submit application". Please note that it is possible to make changes to your application BEFORE the closing date of the poster.

For more information, please consult the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-what-expect.html

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ASSESSMENT
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If you are successful, you may be invited to meet the assessment board for an interview. This interview may be conducted virtually. Other types of assessment could also be used later in the process.

You must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Depending on the number of applicants and the human resources needs and/or plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications to determine the candidates who will continue in the next steps of the staffing process. Such volume management strategies might include: screening of applications based on the Asset Qualifications, random selection, top-down approach and/or establishment of cut-off scores.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

PLEASE NOTE: 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/OR via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly. Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process. Acknowledgment of receipt will not be sent.

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.