Program Liaison 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

Are you looking to join an organization that believes in diversity and valorises it? Environment and Climate Change Canada is the place for you!

We wish to have an organization that represents the multiple backgrounds and facets of the Canadian population. In order to represent this diverse population properly, we may favor qualified candidates that will auto-declare themselves as being part of one or more of the following groups: women, persons with a disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous people, or visible minority designated by 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.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one PM-04 indeterminate position in Vancouver.

A pool of partially assessed candidates will be established through this process and will be used to staff positions with various tenures, various language and security requirements in various locations across Canada.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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)

Candidates must clearly explain in detail how they meet the essential and asset experience qualifications by indicating HOW (clearly explain your duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) this experience was acquired. One approach is to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating, with clear and accurate details, how you meet the criteria.

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience collating, reviewing, analyzing information and communicating results and conclusions in the form of briefing notes, presentations or discussion papers.

- Experience in coordination and providing advice on training, procurement, health and safety, policies or asset management.

- Experience reviewing and developing administrative policies, programs or procedures.

- Experience working effectively with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

- Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree or post-secondary diploma in public administration, business administration, human resources, criminology, commerce or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

- Experience in liaising with staff or clients.

- Experience coordinating and providing support for training, workshops or activities

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of public administration and approaches to administrative policy development.

- Knowledge of the mandate of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Wildlife Enforcement Directorate.

ABILITIES:

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

- Ability to effectively brief decision-makers.

- Ability to critically review and interpret administrative policies, and provide actionable advice based on policies.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Judgement

- Organizational skills

- Teamwork

- Initiative

- Effective interpersonal skills

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

Operational requirements:

- The requirement to travel away from home for periods up to one week.
- Willingness to work overtime, as required.
- Willingness to maintain training skills and effectively adapt to a changing environment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Conditions of employment:

- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Secret security clearance
- Vaccination Attestation

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

Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

Qualifications may be evaluated by a wide range of tools and methods. Consequently, a written exam, an interview, reference checks or other evaluation methods may be sought in this process. Applicants need to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for their evaluation at the appointed time. A passing note will be established for all of the evaluated qualifications.

Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

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

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.