Coordinator / Advisor

Update: Please note this selection process has been extended to October 10, 2021.

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

PLEASE DESCRIBE WITH CONCRETE EXAMPLES how, when and where you acquired the qualifications. It is not enough to say that you have them or to list your current duties. An effective approach would be to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the qualifications required by ensuring clear and accurate details.

Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in the rejection of your application.

What you need to know:

• A group situation is scheduled as an assessment tool. The people who will be summoned at this assessment may be required to travel to the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, if the sanitary instructions allow it and assume responsibility for their travel expenses during the evaluation.

• All communications, both orally and in writing obtained during this staffing process – from the time of the application until the end of the process – can be used to assess the candidates, written communication being important when writing reports, for example.

*** SELF-DECLARATION : because you matter.***

The Quebec Region of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada is working to improve its practices and services to provide support to First Peoples job seekers. Since 2020’s fall, we have been working with the First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec (FNHRDCQ). We implement adapted recruitment, integration and professional development practices to encourage the welcome of new Aboriginal colleagues. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace !

This opportunity could be given priority to Indigenous applicants, persons with disabilities, persons belonging to a visible minority and women. We encourage you to self-declare when applying !

Duties

PM-04 : You will be responsible for leading major initiatives with internal and external partners. For example, you may be called upon to make engagement, negotiate funding or contribution agreements, and conduct Aboriginal consultations for major projects. You may also have to supervise employees.

PM-05 : You will be responsible for supervising and engage a team and ensure effective management of the mandates assigned to it. You will need to coordinate all activities carried out by your team, such as partner engagement, grant or contribution agreements and Aboriginal consultations.

Work environment

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Regional management of the Ecosystem Management of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to ensure the conservation and protection of aquatic ecosystems, freshwater and marine, the Quebec region by the implementation of policies that flow from federal laws. We are located at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli, a Francophone research center located on the edge of the St. Lawrence Estuary. It is an extraordinary, dynamic work environment, where you can achieve your professional ambitions, while working with people who are passionate about their field.
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Have a positive influence – be part of the solution.

As an active partner, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and new professional challenges.

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As your future employer, we are committed to providing you with many opportunities for learning and development that will boost your talent. You will be supported and inspired, allowing you to pursue a career filled with great achievements with the Government of Canada.

We are committed to creating a positive and dynamic environment, where employees who are part of a large team, can influence the course of things and achieve excellence.

You could also enjoy a healthy work-life balance, in an organization that is committed to ensure the well-being of all its employees. 웃

Due to the pandemic COVID-19, employees are required to work from home. When a decision will be made regarding to return to work, it is expected that candidates will be available to perform their duties at the traditional workplace, at 850, route de la Mer, Mont-Joli. We could consider offering flexible work arrangements. This option will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on any guidance that may be issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Intent of the process

As a result of this process, a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be created to fill similar positions, or identical, various tenures and with various language requirements, at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, located in Mont-Joli (Quebec). Presently, we anticipate needs and intend to use this selection process to fill the ecosystem management Regional Direction.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 collaborating with stakeholders, Indigenous organizations, other government departments or other interest groups to carry out a program, a strategy or a project.
• Experience in managing complex* project under tight deadlines and high demands.

*Complex: Referred to as complex, a project for which issues are present, obstacles are encountered and sometimes hardly predictable; several stakeholders and/or specialists may be involved in the achievement of results. The complexity of the project can be linked to the field or its scope.

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

If you do not meet one or more of the criteria listed in this section, we still encourage you to apply.

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in administration or any other degree with a specialization in a field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in the area of financial management; resource planning, budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Experience in the development and monitoring of agreements of grant and/or contribution to the government (provincial or federal).
• Experience in engaging stakeholders and partners using a variety of methods, tools, and media.
• Experience in the conduct of consultations or negotiations with other government organizations, federal, provincial or municipal, or with industries.
• Experience in planning and coordinating meetings, outreach, promotion or public events.
• Experience in collaboration, relationship building or engaging in discussions with Aboriginal communities or organizations in a professional setting.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual imperative - Level: BBB / BBB*
*The candidate must be able to express himself orally, in writing and read in English and French.

**Due to its special nature, this essential qualification may be assessed and required only at the time of appointment. Candidates are therefore responsible for informing the person in charge of the selection process if they obtain the language requirements after the pool has been established. A person who had initially failed his or her language tests could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the validity period of the pool if, for example, he or she is reassessed as part of another selection process or following language training.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
• Ability to manage by action
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to communicate orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Results orientation

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

ABILITY
Ability to establish partnerships with clients and stakeholders.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Hold a valid driver’s license Class 5.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to travel to attend meetings outside of the workplace, sometimes for several days and several times per year, depending on the requirements of the position.

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 exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

In order to be able to manage the number of applicants in this selection process, the evaluation committee may choose to use a top-down selection process or random at various stages of the process to determine the number of candidates who will move on to the next stage.

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 always functional 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.