Program Officer

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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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

Use of the STAR method may support you in illustrating your examples fully.
S- situation
T- task
A- action/activity
R- results

Your resume may be used as a secondary source of information and used strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. With over 10,000 dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

A nationally recognized, world-leading symbol of safety, operating along the longest coastline in the world, CCG is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the environment and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade.

Do you believe in the gold standard of service? Do you thrive on change and exciting new projects? If that is who you want to be, then DFO/CCG is the place for you!

For more information on careers at DFO: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere-eng.htm

For more information on careers at CCG: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/College-and-Careers/home

Intent of the process

Currently, the purpose of this anticipatory process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position as Principal Program Officer within the Vessels of Concern at the Canadian Coast Guard.

A pool of qualified candidates will be identified through this process to fill future positions that are the same or similar within the Incident Management Directorate, of different lengths and requiring different security clearances/language requirements, based on operational requirements.

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)

STUDIES
• Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in operational planning.
• Experience in operational procedures development (operational policy being understood as any norms, procedures, standard operational procedures, guidelines, collaborative frameworks, etc.).
• Experience in the management of financial resources.
• Experience in providing recommendations to management on operational matters.
• Experience in the supervision of employees.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
• Ability to mobilize people;
• Ability to achieve results;
• Ability to promote innovation and guide change;
• Ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders;
• Ability to make recommendations;
• Ability to communicate orally;
• Ability to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Leadership
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Strategic thinking
• Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

STUDIES
• Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.
• Certificate in project management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience as a project manager in an organization or a program.
• Experience as a spokesperson representing a government department or an agency in a public domain.
• Experience in interpreting a federal legislation in the operations of a mandated program.
• Experience with procurement of goods and services in a government context.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard programs and services.

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

• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work on a variety of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) assets including helicopters, small boats or large vessels.
• If required, a valid medical certificate to the Health Canada Category III standard for scientific field personnel.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license or mobility associated with a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Wear and maintain a uniform as per CCG’s standards, inclusive of CSA approved Safety Footwear, and maintain job related personal protective equipment.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). We will mostly communicate by email, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. It's your responsibility.

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. This includes any correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources and Management.

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

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

A random selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

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.