Manager, Resource Management and Aquaculture Division

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Are you a resourceful multi-tasker who thrives on variety and collaboration? Do you want to connect with an amazing team of professionals who share your passion and commitment to service excellence?

We are a team of dedicated and dynamic professionals looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our talented and diverse employees. Our employees make a difference in the lives of Canadians by bringing a range of skill and experience to the work they do.

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we are proud to...
- Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics
- Recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation;
- Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees;
- Provide wide-ranging career opportunities;
- Commit to continuous learning and employees’ career development;
- Be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the past four years.

Resource Management, Aquaculture and Aboriginal Affairs is a division of the Regional Fisheries Management Directorate whose mandate is to conserve and protect marine resources in order to ensure their sustainable use and the economic prosperity of the sectors of marine fisheries and aquaculture in Quebec, including northern Quebec. The division implements the fisheries management cycle, including fisheries management, surveillance and monitoring measures, in order to manage fisheries in a sustainable manner and provide fishermen with allocations and an equitable distribution of fishing stocks. It manages programs and supports Aboriginal communities so that they participate effectively in the fisheries management process and can take advantage of economic development opportunities in this sector. Resource Manangement, Aquaculture and Aboriginal Affairs is divided into two teams: Operations and Policy and Alignment. Each team reports to a manager.

Intent of the process

The objective of the process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff a permanent CO-03 position at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in Quebec City.

A pool of candidates will be established to fill similar positions within the department.

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Notes:
1. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CO group on June 21, 2021, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CO group.

2. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard. Whenever the minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant experience * leading multidisciplinary teams and operational projects or programs focused on economic development in the management of fisheries or other natural resources.

Experience interpreting organizational policies and providing strategic advice / recommendations on complex topics ** to senior executives.

Experience in solving complex issues ** in the management of fisheries or other natural resources.

Experience in building relationships and consulting with various
stakeholders ***.

* Significant experience means experience which, by virtue of its breadth and depth, is normally equivalent to performing the duties for a period of approximately two years (2) years.

** By complex is meant at least one (1) of the following characteristics: involvement of multiple partners or stakeholders, impact on a community / organization / economic sector, potential for significant socio-economic outcome or other similar characteristics.

*** By different stakeholders, we mean, for example, other federal or provincial departments, the fishing industry or other natural resources, Aboriginal communities, non-governmental organizations or education.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION (ASSET)
Master's degree or Doctorate from a recognized post-secondary educational institution with a specialization related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS)
Experience in managing human and financial resources.

Experience in consulting with key representatives of the fishing industry and holding consultations with various fisheries stakeholders or groups.

Experience in developing policies, procedures, directives or guidelines.

Experience in the interpretation and application of laws and regulations relating to the management of aquatic resources.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the main issues having repercussions on the management of fishery resources in Quebec in the areas of commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fishing.

ABILITIES
Ability to manage human and financial resources.
Ability to achieve results and deliverables on time.
Ability to establish and maintain effective networks and collaborations.
Ability to analyze, assess and synthesize complex information from a variety of sources and to develop options and recommendations for senior management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Integrity
Judgement
Initiative
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET)
Knowledge of public service management principles and practices (operational planning, development, implementation and monitoring of work plans and projects).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or secret (according to the position to be filled).

Ability and willingness to travel.
Willingness to work overtime when required, often on short notice.

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 test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.