Science Site Operations Manager Pacific Region

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

We are looking for individuals with strong initiative, who can work independently and problem solve. You will engage with a diverse internal client group, providing guidance on site operations and interpreting and applying occupational health and safety policies and procedures. You will lead multifaceted projects and manage day to day site operations and budgets. Our small work teams encourage collaboration and support among employees, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to continuous learning and support for employee’s career development. We offer a flexible working environment with a variety of tasks to keep you challenged and engaged.

Intent of the process

This process is being used to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Sidney. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and used to staff future vacancies of various tenures in Nanaimo and Sidney. A hybrid work arrangement with some time on site and some time at home will be possible, however interested candidates must be willing and able to work onsite in Nanaimo or Sidney.

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)

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience providing administrative services
• Experience managing a budget
• Experience in project management
• Experience interpreting policies and providing advice
• Experience in preparing reports and delivering presentations;

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

Any of the following asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

• Occupational health and safety certification or training
• Forklift certificate

• Experience delivering workplace Occupational Health and Safety programs
• Experience using the financial system SAP
• Experience managing a fleet or other material resources;

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working effectively with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
• Communication skills;
• Leadership;

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as needed

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

Interviews and related assessments will be conducted virtually throughout this staffing process.

Applicants are responsible to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and access.

When answering:
• When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications.
• It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including WHEN (from-to), WHERE (occupational title, organization) and HOW you obtained your education credentials and experience.
• It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand.
• Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned.
• The content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected.
• Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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

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.