Area & Regional Chiefs, Conservation & Protection

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we promote employment equity. 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 may be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Please indicate which of the following streams you are applying for:

STREAM 1: Area Chief, Conservation & Protection and Chief, Enforcement Operations

STREAM 2: Chief, Program & Operational Readiness and Chief, Regulations

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff these or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff these positions and/or similar positions on an indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment, or deployment basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

STREAMS 1 & 2

• Successful completion of a two year post-secondary program in a specialty relevant to the position to be staffed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.


STREAM 1 ONLY
• Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP)
OR
• Successful completion of an acceptable natural resource law enforcement program

Degree equivalency

STREAMS 1 & 2

• Experience in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with stakeholders involved in the fishing industry, Indigenous organizations, other government departments, or law enforcement agencies

(Note: The establishment of cooperative working relationships is the focus on the setting up, bringing about, or building of relationships; while Cooperative is working or acting together willingly, for a common purpose or benefit)

• Experience in managing human and financial resources

• Experience in conducting analysis and providing strategic advice to senior management on complex or sensitive issues
(Note: Conducting analysis involves identifying the elements of a situation or problem, gathering pertinent information and establishing logical links. Strategic Advice involves the preparation of formal briefings for senior management)

STREAM 1 ONLY
• Extensive experience in promoting, monitoring and enforcing natural resource legislation

STREAM 2 ONLY

• Experience in developing policy, procedures, directives, standards or training materials

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

STREAMS 1 & 2

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

STREAM 2 ONLY
• Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP)
• Successful completion of an acceptable natural resource law enforcement program

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
STREAMS 1 & 2
• Extensive experience conducting or leading regulatory investigations
• Experience in de-escalating confrontations and managing stressful situations
• Experience in the regulatory change process, including the development of Regulatory Impact Analysis Statements
• Experience in the development and/or delivery of training information sessions/workshops
• Experience in the preparation and interpretation of financial reports
• Experience in media relations

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

STREAMS 1 & 2
KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Conservation and Protection program, its contribution to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada mandate and priorities, and its relationship to the Government of Canada agenda.

STREAMS 1 & 2
ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and provide advice
• Ability to manage human and financial resources

STREAMS 1 & 2
PERSONAL SUITABILITY (Competencies):

• Uphold Integrity & Respect
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Judgement
• Leadership

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
STREAMS 1 & 2

• Frequent travel within Newfoundland and Labrador
• Occasional travel within and/or outside of Canada
• Occasional work on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Undertake training relevant to the position on an ongoing basis

STREAM 1 ONLY

• Legal operation of vehicles/vessels
• Meet medical and psychological suitability standards
• Meet DFO annual use of force recertification proficiency standards, including firearms
• Carry and use of firearms and other restricted and/or prohibited weapons
• Maintain standard First Aid and CPR certificates
• Wear a uniform and protective clothing, as required
• Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore patrols, and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations
• Work and/or travel at sea and in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Streams 1 & 2

STREAM 1 ONLY
• Possession of a 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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination will be administered.

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.