Aquaculture Management Coordinator

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Assessment accommodation

A tip for success – In responding to both the essential screening and the asset screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

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Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the fourth year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We offer:
* Learning and training opportunities to support you in your current and future career;
* Competitive salaries and benefits, such as supplemental health insurance, dental care, and vacation allowances;
* Flexible work arrangements, volunteer days, and family-related leave.

In Aquatic Ecosystems, we protect our oceans, freshwater and aquatic ecosystems and species from the negative impact of humans and invasive species through sound science and in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a fully or partially qualified pool which may be used to staff similar vacancies at this level within the Aquatic Ecosystems Branch.

**Important: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, employees of Aquatic Ecosystems are currently working remotely. The department is actively working on a flexible, phased approach for the safe return of employees to their usual workspaces. Therefore, this opportunity will likely be a remote working opportunity until it is deemed safe for our branch to return to the workplace.

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:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the qualifications of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience gathering and analyzing information regarding complex issues, in the field of environmental or marine management, and providing advice and recommendations to management in support of decision-making.

Experience developing written materials such as reports, agreements, briefing notes, Memorandums of Understanding, etc.

Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment where parties are working toward a common goal (e.g. Indigenous groups, stakeholders, other levels of government, other branches within the same organization).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Thinking things through;
Working effectively with others;
Showing initiative and being action-orientated;
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively.

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

EXPERIENCE:

Experience managing, regulating or assessing marine aquaculture activities.

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

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process.

Please apply online, through your GC Jobs account.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice (English or French); please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.