Project Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Temporary arrangements (such as telework) could be possible to address the current situation.

***IMPORTANT***
The position is located at the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli (Quebec), and the incumbent of the position will be required to physically work full-time on location.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate when answering the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications WITH VALID EXAMPLES. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in their answers to the questionnaire. Failure to provide this information may result in your application being rejected. Applicants are asked to take the same approach to describe their education and experiences of the asset qualifications (other qualifications).

Work environment

The Maurice Lamontagne Institute, a research centre at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is located at 850 route de la Mer, Mont-Joli, along the edge of the St. Lawrence estuary. The Institute is approximately 15 km of downtown and at midpoint between Mont-Joli, Rimouski and Matane, two cities located approximately 40 km, the Institute is located on the Pointe aux apples, crabapples, loquats, an enchanting site on which of the walking trails have been constructed. The Seaside is also available. On site, an auditorium seating 250, various meeting rooms, a cafeteria, a gym, coatrooms with showers are available. In season, a soccer field is also used. In addition, the social club of employees is proposing an activity programming depending on the season.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill two (2) determinate positions within Protection of fish and fish habitat Directory – Partnership and integrated planning division, to Maurice-Lamontagne Institute located in Mont-Joli.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates could be established from this process may be used to staff similar positions of different tenures, with various languages requirements and various security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience researching and compiling information from multiple sources.
• Experience in the analysis of information.
• Experience in delivering services or programs to private sector (such as involving obtaining and providing information requiring explanation or clarification).

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

Various language requirements
French essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

*Due to the unique evaluation process of language proficiency, this essential qualification is required upon appointment only. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking thing through
• Working effectively with others
• Writing communication

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Reliability
• Rigor

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

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in the administrative follow-up of grant and contribution agreements.

• Experience in delivering services to indigenous organizations.

• Relevant experience in using Microsoft Office suite : Word and Excel (or using similar databases).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid driver’s license or mobility associated with the possession of a valid driver's licence.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to work travel.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.