Senior Program 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

You will be required to complete screening questions as part of your online application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples and sufficient information that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so may result in your application being rejected.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each screening qualification.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide a response to some questions in relation to your education and experience.

Work environment

The successful candidates will work in one of two areas:
Within the Program Management or Treaty divisions of DFO’s Indigenous Affairs Directorate (IAD). IAD is located in the Department’s Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector in Ottawa. The position involves interacting with regional branches, other DFO sectors Indigenous groups, other federal departments, and stakeholders in support of the delivery of grants and contributions project funding agreements and the coordination of activities and projects related to the contribution programs. Responsibilities will also include tasks which support departmental-level reporting such as those related to service standards, contribution and program spending and performance reporting and outreach through electronic communication (such as web site, emails, bulletins).

Intent of the process

A pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill identical or similar positions with various language requirements, security requirements and tenures within Fisheries and Oceans Canada or other departments.

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:
• Secondary School Diploma, or employer-approved alternative*.

NOTE: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

► EXPERIENCE:
• Experience supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of a project, initiative or program.
• Experience in advancing initiatives through consultation with others such as partners or stakeholders.
• Experience establishing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports and drafting recommendations for management*.

* Management is defined as supervisor and above.

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

► EDUCATION:
• Professional Accreditation in Project Management or a Certification in Business Analysis.
• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

► EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in drafting project proposals for funding.
• Experience in evaluating funding proposals and drafting or coordinating funding agreements.
• Experience supporting corporate processes and strategic initiatives, including drafting materials for senior management review (e.g. briefing notes, scenario notes, coordinating data collection and/or reporting exercises).
• Experience in leading working groups or supervising employees.
• Experience in providing administrative support related to financial management including forecasting expenditures, tracking and reporting.

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• Bilingual BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

► ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

► PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Dependability
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Working effectively with others

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

• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada on occasion.

Conditions of employment

• 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.

• Secret Security Clearance

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

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.