Area Chief/Regional Chief

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate, using concrete examples appropriate to the level of the position, that illustrate the actions, considerations, analysis, and steps you completed in order to gain the experience. Each example must include the name and contact information for a referee who can validate your example. Answering no or failure to provide an example will result in the elimination of your application.

Résumés may only be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as 'refer to my attached résumé' will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established in order to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures, groups and levels or security requirements, in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans within the Pacific Region.

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
~ Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary educational program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
~ Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP), (http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/enf-loi/training-formation-eng.htm)

OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience working in law enforcement

Note: The Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) is an 18 weeks training program followed by 30 months of apprenticeship. For further details on the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) including the content of the training, training allowance and salary, please read: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/fishery-officers-agents-des-peches/index-eng.htm.

Degree equivalency

Experience
~ Experience in the establishment of cooperative working relationships* with fishing industry stakeholder groups (e.g. fishing industries, or aboriginal organizations or Harbour Authorities) OR with other government departments OR Law Enforcement Agencies
~ Experience in managing human and financial resources
~ Experience in conducting analysis and providing strategic advice** and recommendations to senior management

Recent extensive experience*** enforcing natural resource legislation, or law enforcement

* Establishing Cooperative Working Relationships is the focus on the setting up, bringing about, or building relationships; while Cooperative is the working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit. Aspects should include informal and formal initiatives, leadership of committees or program development, etc
** Strategic Advice requires evidence of the preparation of formal briefings for senior management
*** Recent extensive experience is defined as experience gained through the full time performance of duties enforcing natural resource legislation, or law enforcement for a minimum period of five (5) years in the last (7) years

COMPETENCIES:
~ Create vision and strategy: analysis
~ Create vision and strategy: ideas
~ Mobilize people
~ Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
~ Achieve results: Action management
~ Achieve results: Financial management

ABILITIES:
~ Ability to assess, design, develop, implement and manage organizational/service delivery frameworks for effective program delivery
~ Ability to communicate effectively orally
~ Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

Experience
~ Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations
~ Experience managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs or processes related to law enforcement
~ Professional development (training/education) and experience in a related field (i.e. Law Enforcement, Natural Resource Management, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Accounting, Political Science)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
~ Willing and able to undertake training relevant to the position on an ongoing basis.
~ Willing and able to travel within and outside Canada.
~ Willing and able to work overtime on occasion and on short notice

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
(Only applicable to certain positions)
~ Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types
of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore
patrols, and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations
~ Meet medical and psychological suitability standards
~ Possession of a valid driver’s license, a current standard First Aid
Certificate and a CPR Certificate
~ Carry and use firearms, including restricted and prohibited
weapons. Meet the DFO proficiency standards
~ Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards
~ Wear a uniform and required protective clothing
~ Work and/or travel at sea, overnight on board a CCG/DFO vessel,
in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods
or up to 3 weeks continuously or longer in all weather conditions will be required

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.

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 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

Deployment at Level may be considered during this Selection Process in advance of creating the pool.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

The 861 Simulation will be administered and additional testing may also be administered.

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.