Regional Director, Science (AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE)

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**WORK LOCATION**
- While Cambridge Bay (NU), or Iqaluit (NU) or Kuujjuaq (QC) are the preferred location for the Regional Director of Science, other locations in the DFO Arctic Region (Nunavut, NWT, Nunavik or Nunatsiavut) may be considered.

**IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INFORMATION**
• Successful candidates may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation costs.
• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $23,467 to $39,112; allowances vary, for example if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided at minimum for each eligible member of the household.
• Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.


**PREFERENCE**
Positions located in Nunavut will be offered to qualified Nunavut Inuit of the Nunavut Agreement before other qualified candidates.

Duties

Canada has an abundance of freshwater, marine and coastal areas that are ecologically diverse and economically significant. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard manage Canada’s fisheries and safeguard its waters by:

■ sustainably managing fisheries and aquaculture.
■ working with fishers, coastal and Indigenous communities to enable their continued prosperity from fish and seafood
■ ensuring that Canada’s oceans and other aquatic ecosystems are protected from negative impacts
■ ensuring commercial vessels and recreational boaters can safely navigate our waters
■ being there to save lives and protect our environment when emergencies arise

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard work in over 400 locations across Canada on four core responsibilities.

The Regional Director, Science for the Arctic Region, is a new position in a region created in October 2018. The successful candidate will manage the delivery of all science programs in the Arctic Region, including the management of research, related Indigenous engagement and the provision of Science advice. Within the Science programs, there are specific stock assessment, climate change, environmental impact, species at risk and conservation science research programs. The Regional Director, Science will have responsibility for providing scientific support and advice to the Regional Director General to support his obligations for resource management under the Fisheries, Oceans and other Acts in the Arctic Region. This includes the management of the development and co-development of ecosystem based research programs, incorporation of culturally appropriate Indigenous knowledge for science planning and research, and provision of science advice to departmental managers and co-management boards. The Regional Director, Science, will also be responsible for ensuring that Arctic science activities conducted by DFO staff based in other DFO Regions are managed through Service Delivery Agreements to meet Arctic Regional priorities; and negotiating the transition, as appropriate, of these activities to report to the Arctic Region. All Science programs require active collaboration with other Departmental regions, other federal departments, Indigenous organizations, Academic partners, Territorial and Provincial Government representatives, and stakeholders.

Work environment

The work environment consists of managing a large group of highly motivated, experienced and capable research scientists, biologists and support staff with the intention of providing peer reviewed research and advice to support complex resource management decisions, both regionally and nationally. In addition, the Regional Director, Science will ensure that culturally appropriate Indigenous knowledge is incorporated to support science planning and research. The staff will be managed over a number of locations across the Arctic and southern Canada. The work environment also includes relatively complex financial and human resources portfolios.

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to staff the position of Regional Director, Science for the Arctic Region (SE-REM-02) on an indeterminate basis

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "- IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet all the Education and Experience qualifications listed on this poster (including the experience criteria listed under "qualifications that may be needed". Applicants must use the education/experience qualifications as a header and then write one to three paragraphs for each, demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples. The information provided should be a maximum of 750 words per qualification. Be clear about: when and where the experience was obtained, your position at the time, and what YOUR role was. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION."

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

■ The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.
■ Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position (such as fish or wildlife biology, ecology, environmental science, or toxicology) or an employer-approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

■ Significant* experience leading natural resource management programs or projects.

■ Experience in providing expert science-based advice and strategic recommendations and briefings to senior management.

■ Experience in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders such as federal government departments and agencies, Indigenous communities, Academic institutions as well as other levels of government.

■ Significant* experience in managing human** and financial*** resources.


(*): Significant experience is understood to mean the breadth and depth of the experience by performing a broad range of various related activities over a cumulative period of at least two (2) full years.
(**)Human resource management may include planning, directing and coordinating activities related to the recruitment, performance and talent management, and learning and development of employees. Applicants must indicate the number of employees they have supervised
(***)Financial resources management may include managing and being accountable for a budget, resource management and forecasting, planning, budget allocation and tracking of expenditures. Applicants must indicate the dollar value of budgets they have managed.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE:

■ Knowledge of the government of Canada’s priorities related to Fisheries and Oceans Canada and particularly the Department’s Arctic Region.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

■ Create Vision and Strategy.
■ Mobilize People.
■ Uphold Integrity and Respect.
■ Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
■ Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
■ Achieve Results.

More information about the Key Leadership Competencies can be found at : https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

■ Ability to communicate effectively orally.
■ Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

■ Experience in leading complex organizational change initiatives.
■ Experience working with Inuit, First Nations or Métis communities.
■ Experience in managing teams in a geographically dispersed organization.
■ Experience working in a Canadian Northern environment
■ Experience undertaking scientific research in a northern or remote environment

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Overtime, as required.
Travel (Domestic and International), as required.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Poster may be provided in Inuktitut upon request

You can apply by clicking “Apply Online” below or by emailing your application to

ASSESSMENT

-Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

-Interviews will be administered.

-Written examinations may be administered.

-Reference checks will be sought. Reference checks may be conducted at any point in the selection process.

TOP DOWN APPROACH

Selection decisions may be based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved in one or more qualifications; for example, preference may be given to the candidate that has scored highest on a specific qualification or combination of qualifications. A cut-off score screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants may be invited to the next phase of assessment. Asset (desirable) criteria and/or organizational needs may also be applied at the screening stage.

COMMUNICATIONS

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.