Aboriginal Program Coordinator

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 Aboriginal Program Coordinator acts as a liaison between Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Indigenous communities that either live or fish in the Gulf Nova Scotia designated waters. The coordinator is responsible for the management of the Aboriginal fisheries strategy (AFS) agreements in the area and assists in resource management with the communities. The coordinator is also a member of regional committees that support indigenous fisheries.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process to staff one (1) Indeterminate PM-05 position within the Antigonish Area Office, NS. Please note that the selection process could be used to staff similar level positions within DFO with various tenures, linguistic profiles, various security requirements, various condition of employment and various locations.

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
Successful completion of two (2) years education from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience providing strategic advice to management on complex issues.
• Experience representing the position of government or the department at meetings with internal & external partners or clients.
• Experience in building relationships, engagement or consultation with Indigenous groups.
• Experience in drafting various documents such as but not limited to correspondence and briefings in providing recommendations to management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the regulations, policies and programs that govern the management of communal commercial, non-communal and food, social and ceremonial fisheries in the Maritime provinces.

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Strategic Thinking

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Achieve Results
• Judgment
• Adaptability

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

EDUCATION (ASSET)
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
• Experience in managing contracts, grants or contributions.

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET)
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities in Nova Scotia
• Knowledge of court decisions and initiatives related to Indigenous participation in the fisheries of the Maritime Provinces

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous/Aboriginal person (self-declaration). Indigenous/Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF) If applied, preference will be given to Indigenous (Aboriginal) Indigenous peoples only.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to work outside of regular hours

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• 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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

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).

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.

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.