Senior Advisor

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard seek to hire candidates that reflect Canada’s diversity and are committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility.

Self-declaring. Because you count.

By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, we may prioritize the assessment of candidates who self-declare as a member of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Work environment

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) is a nationwide program of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which operates and maintains a network of harbours in support of the needs of the commercial fishing industry. The mandate of SCH is to keep the harbours that are critical to the fishing industry open and in good repair. The program is delivered in cooperation with Harbour Authorities (local not-for-profit organizations) who manage the harbours.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) position in Moncton (NB) on an indeterminate or temporary basis. A pool of qualified candidates may also be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures and security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to management on complex* issues.
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders such as but not limited to internal or external clients, other levels of government, Indigenous groups, or the public on the delivery of programs or services.
• Experience in analyzing and reporting on matters that deal with complex* issues, making recommendations, preparing reports and/or correspondence for management.
• Experience in the development and coordination or management of projects, initiatives or strategic plans.

* By complex is meant at least one (1) of the following characteristics: involvement of multiple partners or stakeholders, impact on a community / organization / economic sector, sensitive, potential for media coverage, significant socio-economic outcome or other similar characteristics.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilizing people
• Upholding integrity and respect
• Collaborating with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve Results

ABILITIES :
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in writing, editing and proofreading a variety of texts, such as correspondence, reports or studies for general or specialized audiences.
• Experience developing and preparing briefing notes or reports to management within short timelines.
• Experience in working or consulting with Aboriginal groups.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of federal legislation or regulations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
Must be willing and able to travel on occasion.

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.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (other qualifications). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

We thank all those who apply.

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.