Directors, Arctic Region

Important messages

Positions located in Iqaluit will be offered to qualified beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement before other qualified candidates.

Duties

Testimonial of Gabriel Nirlungnayuq, Regional Director General of the Arctic Region:
“As an Inuk living in the Arctic for my entire life, I know personally that the programs and services provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada directly impact the people living in our northern communities. I am proud to work with the dedicated employees of DFO to deliver these programs. I also know that we must continue to listen very closely to northerners so that we can improve and implement the programs they need.

As this unique Region continues to be formed, I am looking for motivated leaders to join me, including individuals who are passionate about the north and those who recognize the critical importance of DFO’s work to all of us. Are you one of those leaders?”

We are looking to hire:
-Director, Arctic Operations
-Director, Fisheries Management
-Director, Aquatic Ecosystems

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has offices in the following locations located in Northern Canada:
- Iqaluit, Nunavut
- Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
- Inuvik, Northwest Territories
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
- Hay River, Northwest Territories

In your application, please indicate in which location(s) you would be willing to work.

A short list of duties specific to each position is available upon request.

You may be entitled to a northern isolated post allowance, depending on the location of the position. Isolated Post allowances for our locations range from $12,016 in Hay River, NWT to $23,467 in Iqaluit, NU for a single person and from $20,026 to $39,112 for a family, respective of location. In addition, you may be entitled to travel assistance for you and your family.

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

Work environment

Millions of Canadians live in coastal areas, and marine and freshwater resources are among the country's greatest natural assets. Fishing and shipping are not only important industries for Canada but are also a part of its heritage. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s mandate, programs, and services directly affect the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians in ocean and freshwater industries throughout Canada, from fishing and marine transportation to tourism and recreation. More generally, these programs and services affect the economic, social, and cultural fabric of Canada.

The creation of the new Fisheries and Oceans Canada Arctic Region was announced in 2018. This new Region is being built in partnership with Inuit, First Nations, Métis, and Northerners. The major goals of the new Region include a better alignment of Fisheries and Oceans Canada's programs and services with Northern priorities and advancing reconciliation through a collaborative approach.

As an executive in the Arctic Region of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, you will have the exciting opportunity to participate in, and lead, the implementation of this new Region, creating and delivering programs and services that are relevant and critical to northern communities.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff three (3) positions on an indeterminate basis. Two (2) are located at Iqaluit, Nunavut and one (1) is located at Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be pleased to share the name of qualified candidates with other Federal organizations operating in Northern Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

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

EDUCATION
-Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE
-Experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials on complex issues.

-Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous groups, Institutions of Public Government, other Orders of Government or communities.

-Experience in managing complex initiatives, consultations or negotiations.

-Experience in managing human resources.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
-Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
-Experience in managing financial resources.

-Experience working in a Canadian Northern environment.

-Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Indigenous populations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of the Government of Canada priorities relating to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
-Create vision and strategy
-Mobilize people
-Uphold integrity and respect
-Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
-Promote innovation and guide change
-Achieve results

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of Inuit culture.

ASSET ABILITY
-Ability to speak Inuktitut or another Canadian Arctic dialect.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Fisheries and 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, let us know by completing 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 REQUIREMENT
Travel will be required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Agreement to being deployed upon appointment or deployment to any position in the EX Group.

Other information

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.

You are interested and believe you could be one of the next Director of the Arctic Region for Fisheries and Oceans Canada? Then, we want to hear from you! You can apply :

-By clicking “Apply Online” below
or
-By emailing your application to
or
-By mailing your application to:
Aimee Nagy, Executive Assistant to Regional Director General, Arctic Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
501 University Crescent|
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N6
Government of Canada

In your application, please provide:
- A cover letter that outlines how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) and;
- Your résumé.

We can’t wait to read your application! Candidates who best meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of assessment.

Poster may be provided in Inuktitut upon request.

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.