Program Officer (Amendment to closing date)

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

Intent of the process

The pool established from this process may be used to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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

Education:
-A secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

-E1: Experience in planning and implementing programs or planning and implementing delivery of services.
-E2 : Experience in the preparation of briefings or reports or on issues for management*.

*Management is defined as being at the Manager or Director level or higher.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

-C1:Demonstrating integrity and respect
-C2:Thinking things through
-C3:Working effectively with others
-C4:Showing initiative and being action oriented
-C5:Digital literacy

Abilities and Skills:

-A1:Ability to communicate effectively orally
-A2:Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-A3:Ability to plan and organize work to ensure priorities are met.
-A4:Ability to analyze and evaluate information to make recommendations to management.

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

Education

-AS10:Graduation with a Bachelor degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in business, economics, regional planning, resource management, policy, public administration or other field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience

-AS3:Experience planning and delivering a Fisheries related program.
-AS4:Experience in planning, co-ordinating or implementing Grants and Contributions Programs
-AS5:Experience in the negotiation of agreements.
-AS6:Experience in conflict resolution with external parties.
-AS7:Experience in working with Indigenous groups
-AS8:Experience working with Not-for-Profit organizations.
-AS9:Experience in data analysis and working with information management systems or database systems.

Knowledge

-AS1: Knowledge of stakeholder and Indigenous issues related to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region
-AS2: Knowledge of the Small Craft Harbours program, Pacific Region

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

At Fisheries & Oceans Canada, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, please complete the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

-OR1:Ability and willingness to work overtime on occasion
-OR2:Ability and willingness to travel within BC and Yukon – Travel will include remote locations by various modes of transportation

Conditions of employment

Security: Reliability status or Secret clearance depending on position

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or mobility normally associated with a driver’s license is required for some positions.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Shortlisting may be applied, which may include consideration of depth and breadth of experience or top-down ranking.

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.