Permits Officer and Animal Care Committee Coordinator

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Issues permits that are the responsibility of the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) under the following pieces of legislation: Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Migratory Birds Regulations; Species at Risk Act.
Coordinates input from CWS-Prairie program experts on permits as required.
Records data in tracking systems. Tracks payments received for permit fees.
Responds to public inquiries by phone, fax and/or email.
Responsible for general administrative office duties such as ordering supplies, mail and courier deliveries, photocopying and filing.
Provides advice and guidance to the private sector and general public on the processes, procedures and requirements related to specific permits and the permit program.
Participates in the development of policies, strategies, approaches and tools for CWS permitting programs.
Flags issues with managers, colleagues and specialists, and resolves issues or difficulties.
Participates on project teams and working groups as required; contributes to the preparation of reports, briefings and presentations as required.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate English essential position in Saskatoon (SK).

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures, security requirements and/or language profiles within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:
ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
◦ A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
◦ An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Experience in providing policy or regulatory advice to internal or external clients.
EX2: Experience in organizing and filing files or documents.
EX3: Experience in analyzing, summarizing and reporting on information.
EX4: Experience in responding to inquiries from the public.
EX5: Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer (or other web-browser) and Outlook (or other email program).

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

Asset Education:
AED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in natural resources management, wildlife management, wildlife biology, ecology, or related natural resources field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience in drafting or reviewing regulatory authorizations.
AEX2: Experience providing advice on permitting.
AEX3: Experience providing advice on environmental issues.
AEX4: Experience in the use of file sharing platforms.
AEX5: Experience in the use of databases.
AEX6: Experience in planning meetings.
AEX7: Significant* experience responding to public inquiries.
AEX 8: Experience with financial management including sorting and depositing of cheques.

* Significant experience means experience obtained by the candidate is representative of the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of Canadian wildlife conservation issues.
K2: Knowledge of animal care considerations when animals are used for scientific purposes.
K3: Knowledge of federal conservation legislation.

Abilities and Skills:
A1: Ability to work under pressure.
A2: Ability to interpret and process information.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Thoroughness
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Judgment
PS5: Reliability

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

Asset Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of migratory birds.
K2. Knowledge of relational databases.
K3. Knowledge of Canadian Council on Animal Care policies and guidelines.

Environment Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian workforce.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work overtime when needed.
Willing and able to travel within Canada and the US.
Valid driver’s license.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an
email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

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.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.