Aboriginal Liaisons Advisor, Partnerships Advisor

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

Duties

The PM-04 positions are in the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection, Partnerships and Integrated Planning Division. Advisors (PM-04) are responsible for recommending grant and contribution applications, overseeing funding agreement negotiations, Aboriginal consultations and coordinating engagement with external partners (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal).

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Maurice Lamontagne Institute, located in Mont Joli, is one of the world’s major francophone marine sciences centres.

The Regional Ecosystems Management Branch has a mandate to conserve and protect freshwater and marine ecosystems in the Quebec region by implementing policies derived from federal legislation. Our structure has four main divisions: Marine Planning and Conservation; Fish and Fish Habitat Protection - Regulatory Reviews; Fish and Fish Habitat Protection - Partnerships and Integrated Planning; and Species at Risk Management.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff
- one (1) permanent position : Partnerships Advisor
- one (1) temporary position : Aboriginal Liaisons Advisor

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions, temporary and permanent, within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the Quebec region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Studies:
- A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in providing advice and recommendations to clients, stakeholders or executives at various levels.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, partners or stakeholders.
- Experience of consultations and relationships with government agencies, or non-governmental organizations, or Aboriginal representatives or various community groups.

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

Studies (asset):
- A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in administration or any other discipline relevant to this position.

Degree equivalency

Experience (asset):
- Experience in managing agreements, agreements or contracts and in organizing and holding meetings.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
French essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
- Ability to ability to present reports, programs or other information in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Ability to coordinate and monitor projects.
- Ability to communicate in person and in writing.

Personal sutiability:
- Autonomy
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Mobilization

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

Fisheries and oceans Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons.

Operational requirement:
- Valid driver’s licence

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to travel and be able to do so.
Consent to overtime when required and be able to do so.

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through the online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

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

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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.