Sustainability/Senior Program Coordinator - Amendment: Addition of Stream 4

Update: Amendment: Addition of Stream 4

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You must submit a complete application, consisting of screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education and experiences) and a résumé. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
• Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
• Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
• Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Are you a resourceful multi-tasker who thrives on variety and collaboration? Do you want to connect with an amazing team of professionals who share your passion and commitment to service excellence?

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Intent of the process

What will the process be used for?

Stream 1: Salmon Rebuilding
The Department is looking to staff multiple positions to support Salmon Rebuilding Planning work within the Fisheries Management Unit. This work involves facilitating and coordinating major projects and meetings to aide in the development of Rebuilding Plans for multiple salmon populations. The positions will be working closely with other programs in the department including the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative, Science, Habitat Restoration and Salmonid Enhancement. The roles are best suited for self-starters who will take the initiative to develop and implement plans from start to finish.

Stream 2: Salmon Management and Client Services Harvest Transformation
The Salmon Management and Client Services team co-ordinates the planning and implementation of Pacific Salmon fisheries across the Pacific Region. Under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative, the team will lead new initiatives to modernize and stabilize commercial salmon fisheries, with a focus on conservation priorities and enhancing transparency. The expected outcome of this work is the development of new programs and data management tools that support future commercial salmon fisheries, guided by extensive engagement with external partners and other teams within the Department.

Stream 3: Reconciliation Salmon Management:
As a member of a developing ‘Reconciliation Hub’ within Fisheries Management Branch - this role will support salmon-related reconciliation priorities, by providing on-going subject matter expertise specifically in the context of developing and implementing operationally feasible and regionally consistent approaches for the negotiation and implementation of treaty and reconciliation agreements and reconciliation approaches.

Stream 4: Aquaculture Management
The Aquaculture Management Division (AMD) is responsible for regulating the aquaculture industry in British Columbia and issues licences for marine finfish, shellfish and freshwater (or land-based) operations. AMD works closely with the aquaculture industry, Indigenous communities, and Federal and Provincial regulatory bodies to manage potential risks to the health of wild and farmed salmon, and shellfish safety. Other priority work includes working with the Province of B.C. and Indigenous communities to create a responsible plan to transition open-net pen salmon farming in coastal B.C. waters and implement an area based management approach to aquaculture. Responsibilities in the role may include preparing scenario notes/ briefing notes to support senior management meetings, consultation with Indigenous peoples and stakeholders, policy and analytical support for implementing the Minister’s mandate commitment to transition net pen aquaculture in coastal B.C., and to deliver aquaculture priorities within the Department.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions in different locations.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
CO-02 and PM-05 positions
• Significant experience providing strategic advice and recommendations on program or policy issues.
• Significant experience interpreting and applying legislation and policies.

PM-05 positions
• Experience consulting with Indigenous or environmental groups

CO-02 positions
• Significant experience with consultations or collaboration initiatives in the development or delivery of programs or services related to environmental issues or Indigenous interests.
• Significant experience leading multistakeholder working groups (Multistakeholder meaning 3 or more of the listed groups: Indigenous communities, academic institutions, government departments/organizations; industry, non-governmental organizations or the general public)
• Significant experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information and developing options and/or recommendations for senior management.
• Significant experience in the preparation of briefings (written and oral), reports, presentations or correspondence for senior management.

PM-05 positions:
For relevant experience factors above, significant experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 1 year on a full-time basis.

CO-02 positions:
For relevant experience factors above, significant experience is required and is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 2 years on a full-time basis.

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

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.

• Experience managing human resources
• Experience managing financial resources
• Experience with natural resource management or spatial planning
• Experience analysing and interpreting scientific information
• Experience with fisheries or aquaculture management
• Experience with salmon management
• Experience with economic analyses relating to natural resources
• Experience briefing senior managers orally and/or in writing

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Effective written and oral communication skills

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion, including weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel. Travel may be to remote locations by various modes of transportation.

Conditions of employment

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Other information

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Information on employment equity

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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

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