Logistics Operations Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Work from any Natural Resources Canada office will be considered. A telework agreement will also be considered. Relocation will not be considered.

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Work environment

Created in 1958, the Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) is an organization within NRCan that provides logistical support to over 1100 Canadian Arctic researchers annually. The overall mission of the PCSP is to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective logistical support to researchers from Canadian government agencies, northern communities, and independent and university groups conducting scientific activities in isolated areas throughout the Canadian Arctic.

The PCSP headquarters is located in Ottawa, however, the incumbent will be required to travel on a regular basis to various high Arctic locations (such as the Polar Continental Shelf Program’s facility in Resolute, Nunavut) for several cycles of approximately 6 weeks each during the field season. When working in the Arctic, at the PCSP facility, the incumbent will be working 7 days per week, 10 hours per day, accumulating overtime hours to cover time off. All travel costs from the incumbent’s home to the Arctic will be arranged and covered by PCSP.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the AS-04 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for 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)

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

Degree equivalency

 Experience in the shipping and handling of freight or cargo.
 Experience in planning for logistics operations.
 Experience in scheduling aircraft logistics.
 Experience in dealing with private sector contractors and government organizations.
 Experience with computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email/Internet browsing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the transportation industry and regulations, specifically in relation to the shipping and handling of freight or cargo.
Knowledge of charter aircraft operations procedures.
Knowledge of the federal organizations involved in the Arctic.
Knowledge of emergency preparedness and emergency measures.
Basic knowledge of meteorology.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret weather data.

Dependability.
Reasoning and judgment.
Effective interpersonal relationships.
Client-service oriented.
Team player.

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

Experience in planning for logistics operations in the Arctic.
Recent and significant* experience in working in an isolated location in the Arctic. (*Recent and significant means the equivalent of six (6) months within the past four (4) years.
Recent* experience in day-to-day operations of a base or an operational/logistics facility.
(*Recent means within the past two (2) years.)
Experience in supervising staff.
Experience in negotiating freight, shipping and aircraft chartering contracts.
Recent* experience in a transportation dispatch environment.
(*Recent means within the past two (2) years.)
Experience in using radio transmitting and receiving equipment.
Experience in dealing with research communities.
Experience in dealing with northern organizations.
Experience with remote camps or field camps.

Willing and able to undergo periods of intense/high-pressure activity.

Conditions of employment

Willing and able to work in isolated high-Arctic locations for extended periods of time.
Willing and able to work long hours and overtime, including work on week-ends.
Willing and able to travel to various locations in the Arctic on a regular basis.
Possess a valid driver’s licence.
Undergo pre-employment medical suitability assessment for working in an isolated location.
Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certifications.

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

Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify. In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

An interview may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.