National Manager, Science Assets and Infrastructure

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff one bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) position on a permanent basis in Ottawa, Ontario.

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 in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant* experience leading or coordinating science based programs, projects or initiatives related to oceanography or aquatic ecosystem management nationally and internationally.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience in managing financial resources.
• Experience in developing and providing advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholders coming from a range of organizations regarding science issues.

* ”Significant experience” refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate's responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties for a period of at least two (2) years.

Ability:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset Qualifications

Experience:
• Experience with managing science asset** budgets and the effective use of science assets**
• Experience with science at sea experience and experience managing science at sea assets such as vessels.
• Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Science at Sea program and supporting assets (e.g. science vessels).

** Science assets are defined as laboratory or field equipment that include items valued at 10,000$ or more.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of federal legislation and policies relating to conservation and management of aquatic resources or aquatic ecosystems.
• Knowledge of the role of science in decision making and policy development in the federal government.

Key Leadership Competencies:
(Manager level): https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html):
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

Ability:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Conditions of employment

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.

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

The Screening Questions and your Résumé may be used to assess the following criterion: "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

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.

Depending on the number of applicants and the human resources needs and/or plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications to determine the candidates who will continue in the next steps of the staffing process. Such volume management strategies might include: screening of applications based on the asset qualifications, shortlisting, random selection, top-down approach, establishment of cut-off scores, etc. Pass marks will be established for each qualification, however, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

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.