Assistant Commissioner, Arctic Region

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

RELOCATION:

Although the duties of this position can be done remotely for a short period of time, the selected candidate will be asked to relocate. For more information on relocation for public service employees, please visit the National Joint Council Relocation Directive at https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=14662.

ISOLATED POST ALLOWANCE:

You may be entitled to a northern isolated post allowance depending on the location you work from. In addition, you may be entitled to travel assistance for you and your family. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

For any additional information on the Relocation Directive or the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive, please communicate with Ms. Victoria Martineau-Pacheco, Senior Human Resources Advisor, EX Staffing, by email at .

Duties

The Assistant Commissioners, Western, Central, Atlantic and Arctic, are accountable for the planning and delivery of CCG services to Canadians that make critical contributions to the safety, accessibility and security of Canadian waters and support government priorities and economic prosperity. Working as team, each Assistant Commissioner provides leadership and direction, across large, complex regions, of a wide array of activities and services that ensure Canada’s waters are safe and secure, help to facilitate maritime commerce, and contribute to sustainable aquatic ecosystems.

For more information on the duties of this position, please communicate with Victoria Martineau-Pacheco, Senior Human Resources Advisor, EX Staffing, by email at .

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is a federal institution responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources. DFO helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology.

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within DFO. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters.

For more information, please visit https://www.coast-guard.gc.ca/index-eng.html and follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to staff the position of Assistant Commissioner, Arctic Region within the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education requirement, essential experience and asset qualifications (if applicable). The selection committee will not make any assumptions about your qualifications. Your resume may be used to validate information but will not be considered as the primary source."

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

EDUCATION:

• Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX01: Recent (1*) and significant (2*) experience, in a leadership position, in managing a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of business operations, programs or services in a complex environment.

EX02: Significant (2*) experience in establishing and managing effective working relationships and partnerships, including negotiations, with various internal and external partners and stakeholders towards the achievement of common objectives.

EX03: Significant (2*) experience in providing briefings, strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex files.

EX04: Experience in managing human (3*) and financial resources (4*).

Definitions:

1*: Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

2*: Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities over a period of at least three (3) years.

3*: Candidates must clearly demonstrate that they have managed human resources and indicate the number of staff they supervised (direct and indirect reports). Some examples of managing human resources may include assigning work, managing performance, developing resourcing plans, determining needs, approving training, etc.

4*: Candidates must clearly demonstrate that they have managed financial resources and indicate the size of the budget(s).

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

EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a degree (1*) from a recognized post-secondary institution (2*).

Definitions:

1*: Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

2*: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working internationally or in an international context.

• Experience in leading a complex and significant organizational change.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the role, priorities and commitments of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, specifically related to the Canadian Coast Guard’s mandate, in ensuring the development of the Canadian Arctic Region.

• Knowledge of the Canadian Arctic Region socio-economic, cultural and environmental environment.

• Knowledge of the Government of Canada priorities and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s role and commitments in strengthening relationships and supporting reconciliation with Indigenous people.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Achieve Results

For more information on the Key Leadership Competencies, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/fr/secretariat-conseil-tresor/services/perfectionnement-professionnel/profil-competence-cle-leadership/exemples-comportements-efficaces-inefficaces.html

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

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, diversity is our strength. In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one or more of the Employment Equity groups. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, let us know by completing the Employment Equity(EE) section in your application.

Conditions of employment

• Secret Security Clearance

• Agreement to being deployed without consent as per the Directive on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives.

• 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

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.