**AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE** ANTICIPATORY- Client Services Officer

Update: **AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE**
2021-10-15

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the assessment board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "Please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the assessment board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We've been recognized as Forbes Canada's Best Employers (2021) and, for the third year in a row, one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Depending on tenure, here are just a few of the benefits of working with us:

Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
Pension Plan
Health and Dental Benefits
Leave for family-related Responsibilities
Maternity and Parental Allowances

Come join our team of dedicated, diverse and talented professionals. Follow Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You won't be disappointed!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created following this process, and used to staff permanent and temporary vacancies, of various tenures, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Winnipeg, MB.

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)

Graduation with a post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a specialization in business, project management, engineering, communications, capacity building, sociology, or other discipline relevant to the position, OR employer approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternative is an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience in planning, managing, evaluation, and monitoring programs or projects.

Experience providing advice, direction or governance on the business affairs of non-profit or community organizations, or for-profit corporations.

Experience in drafting reports. Examples can include, but are not limited to financial reports, progress reports, etc, authored by the candidate.

Experience in negotiating solutions and resolving issues.

Experience in providing advice and recommendations to clients and stakeholders on program policies, procedures or directives.

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

Experience in one or more of the following: legal surveying, acquisition, divestiture, real property, or leasing.

Experience building and maintaining effective relationship or partnerships with Indigenous communities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
Ability to plan and organize.
Ability to communicate effectively orally in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing in English.

Client Service Oriented.
Initiative.
Good judgment.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent (e.g. Class G Driver's License)

Travel, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all terrain vehicles, trucks, SUVs, boats, helicopter, etc.) Travel may be for extended periods, up to 5 days consecutively.

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

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

Top down selection may be applied at any point in the assessment process.

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.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

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.