Program Manager (Fisheries Management & Transformation, Treaty Implementation, & Assessment – Salmon

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Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking candidates with an interest in serving in a multi-faceted and dynamic role as a Program Manager for either northwestern British Columbia or the Yukon operational areas, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Program Managers work with a team of Canadian and U.S. managers, assessment and research biologists, as well as technicians and advisors to conserve, manage and support the rebuilding of salmon stocks in accordance with Canada's international commitments under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Management activities are informed by domestic obligations and considerations, including facilitating co-management of the resource in partnership with First Nation Governments.

This position requires skillful management that facilitates diplomatic outcomes through the successful navigation of varied and complex stakeholder needs, recognition of an integrated international legal framework and associated complex political considerations, and an understanding of the unique biological parameters that underpin the health of Pacific salmon fisheries.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada encourages motivated and qualified candidates with an interest in this unique opportunity to contribute to the conservation of Canada’s most northerly Pacific salmon stocks to apply.

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory in nature. The intent of the resulting pool is to staff Program Manager positions at the PM-05 level for various tenures at full or part-time hours within the Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area (Whitehorse). This process may be used to fill other positions at the same or lower levels.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "5,000 words (maximum) to express interest and include any other relevant information not submitted elsewhere within the application."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Successful completion of secondary school education or a Public Service Commission approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience developing AND maintaining partnerships with clients or stakeholders.
Experience providing recommendations about natural or renewable resource management matters.
Recent* experience supervising employees (*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the international Pacific Salmon Treaty.
Knowledge of Canadian Pacific salmon fishery management principles and strategies.

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Dependability.
Showing initiative and being action oriented.
Thinking things through.
Effective interpersonal skills.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work under pressure.

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

Education:
Graduation with an acceptable degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position (e.g., management of natural resources, environmental science, biology, etc.).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience managing or supporting the management of Pacific salmon fisheries.
Experience working with Indigenous governments or organizations.
Experience delivering natural or renewable resource management programs.
Experience participating in fisheries or fishing industry.
Experience working or engaging with recreational (public) fishery participants or groups.
Experience working or engaging with commercial fishery participants or groups.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of legislation and policies that define Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s responsibilities pertaining to the management of Pacific salmon fisheries.
Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aboriginal fisheries programs.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Organizational Needs:
Employment Equity objectives may be considered in candidate selection.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to travel, attend meetings, conduct field work, and work in remote locations for periods of up to 4 weeks in duration.
Willingness to travel by boat, airplane, and helicopter.
Willingness to work weekends and overtime.
Willingness to attain training and maintain certifications for mandatory Health & Safety and departmental requirements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Health Canada Medical Clearance.
Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).
Candidate must hold a valid passport with no restrictions on travel and be willing and able to travel to the United States.

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

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.

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.