Supervisor & Senior Compliance Officer, 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: Conservation and Protection (C&P) Supervisor
STREAM 2: Senior Compliance Officer

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 2 year post-secondary educational program 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

EXPERIENCE:

STREAMS 1 & 2:

Experience in providing advice or recommendations on program strategies and/or priorities.

STREAM 1 ONLY:

Experience in evaluating and/or implementing aspects of a fisheries compliance program.

STREAM 2 ONLY:

Experience in assessment, review or evaluation to assist in program management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

STREAMS 1 & 2:

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to organize
Ability to provide advice and make recommendations

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

STREAMS 1 & 2:

Leadership
Judgement
Integrity
Work as part of a team

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

STREAMS 1 & 2:

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience with the implementation of Aboriginal enforcement protocols
• Experience in financial management
• Experience in major case management processes and procedures
• Experience in major incident management i.e. planning and responding re: protest fisheries, large illegal fisheries, civil disobedience, and emergency response
• Experience in establishing working relationships with clients, partners and/or stakeholders at various levels (such as; federal, provincial or international levels)
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting and the presentation of program data i.e. FEATS DVS, detachment profiles, intelligence information
• Experience in dealing with performance management
• Experience in the development and delivery of presentations
• Experience in media relations

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

STREAM 1 ONLY:

• 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
• Meet medical and psychological suitability standards
• Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons
• Meet DFO annual use of force recertification proficiency standards, including firearms
• Wear a uniform and required protective equipment, as required
• 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
• Legal operation of vehicles/vessels

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

STREAM 1 ONLY:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• A current standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate

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

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may 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).

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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.