Regional Staff Officer

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

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.

Duties

• To attend meetings/committees as the Conservation & Protection representative with regional or national partners;
• To gather information and sharing discussions on identified issues and priorities;
• To liaise with other implicated Regional Branches/Divisions and external partners;
• To analyze and interpret complex documents, for example, policies, directives, and regulatory documents such as Acts, Orders, Regulations and conditions of licenses;
• To conduct research and analysis, compile data, statistics and other information and produce report and or briefings;
• To use various data bases and software. (Internal data bases, MS word, excel, access);
• To organize and/or supervise training for other staff in procedures and use of software or other related businesses;
• To ensure follow-up of various performance indicators and suggesting possible improvements;
• To ensure the development and implementation of forecasting models in collaboration with other sectors;

Intent of the process

The current selection process is to establish a list of qualified candidates for potential future staffing needs.

Please note that this selection process could be used to staff similar level positions within the department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada with various tenures, linguistic profiles, various security requirements, various condition of employment and various locations

Candidates who are currently employees of the Federal Public Service who occupy a substantive position at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first.

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 (2) years education from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, experience or training

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in extracting and analyzing information from various sources in order to make recommendations to management
Experience in interpreting and applying directives, procedures or policies
Experience in working collaboratively with various clients and stakeholders

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual (CBC/CBC), (BBB/BBB) & English Essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities
Interpersonal Relationship
Ability to conduct analysis and research on complex multi – facet matters
Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the delivery of a natural resources program
Experience in the preparation or review of legal documents, such as but not limited to affidavits or orders
Experience in organizing or delivering training sessions
Experience using various analytical tools, databases or mapping software such as but not limited to Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Access, Arc Geographic Information System
Experience in the delivery of the Guardian program
Experience in the delivery of the Canada At Sea Observer program operating in the Gulf, Maritime, Newfoundland or Quebec regions***
Experience in the delivery of the Dockside Monitoring Program operating in the Gulf, Maritime, NF or Quebec regions***
Experience in the delivery of the Vessel Monitoring System operating in the Gulf, Maritime, NF or Quebec regions***

*** Note: Information on these programs can be found on the following website: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/sdc-cps/index-eng.html

Conditions of employment

• Reliability or Secret Clearance depending on the position being staffed.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (including weekends or Holidays) and overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

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

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 application or evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.