Field Supervisor

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Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At Fisheries & Oceans Canada, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve. We encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community and the four Employment Equity Groups. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (if applicable). 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.

Clear and concrete examples are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. This detailed contextual information will be used by the board members reviewing your submission to assess whether you have sufficient experience in a relevant field to complete the tasks which will be assigned to you should you be considered further.

Please pay careful attention to the screening and text questions in your application. Candidates will not be contacted for missing or incomplete information.

Duties

Direct and carry out compliance inspections, investigation activities and enforcement of the various Fisheries-related Acts and Regulations that govern fishing activity in the aboriginal, commercial, recreational and international fisheries. Focusing on the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations, Species at Risk Act, Marine Mammal Regulations, and the habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act. Arrest and detain offenders and carry out seizures.

Coordinate and lead a team of Fishery Officers, search for, gather, analyze and validate forensic evidence in order to solve current and major cases, prepare court briefs, prepare and execute other court documents e.g. search warrants; provide advice to Crown Counsel in the prosecution of violation cases; act as crown and/or expert witness in court.

Plan and conduct overt and covert patrols by foot, vehicle, program vessel, CCG vessels, fixed and rotary winged aircraft, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Oversee, prioritize, monitor, investigate and gather intelligence and/or conduct audits and collect information on fishing and habitat-related activities to provide status reports on harvest activities, habitat degradation or other major events to supervisor, fish/habitat managers including the Science Sector of the Department.

Promote stewardship of the fisheries resources and fish habitat among the private and public sector industries that may impact on fisheries resources, fish habitat and the general public.

Plan, train, mentor, lead and evaluate new recruits, colleagues and enforcement partners, and train individuals from other enforcement agencies and/or public organizations.

Act as a senior departmental liaison in communities and sole representative of Federal Departments in remote communities.

Provide expertise and assist, as required, other federal (e.g. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Wildlife Service), provincial, local and international enforcement agencies in fulfilling their mandate.

Plan, coordinate, develop and deliver public education and awareness presentations for the public and stakeholders.

Plan and supervise the work of Fishery Officer staff, and develop operational plans in a fiscally responsible manner.

Work environment

The positions are located at the Regional Headquarters is Winnipeg in the Freshwater Institute which is situated on the University of Manitoba’s campus, and the Fisheries and Oceans Canada office in south Edmonton. Winnipeg - known as the "Gateway to the West" was recently named the Cultural Capital of Canada. Both cities are also home to professional sports franchises like the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) & Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL); and the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) & Edmonton Elks (CFL). Winnipeg and Edmonton are gateways to a wide range of beautiful landscapes, a multitude of lakes, and outdoors adventures.

The Region is extremely diverse covering four Province (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario), and the Arctic (Nunavut, and Northwest Territories). Our region covers 71% of Canada's coastline, 67% per cent of the country's fresh waters (with 8 of the 20 largest lakes in the world); 65% of Canada's marine waters; 64% of Canada's land mass; and 60% of Canada's population.

Your role as a Field Supervisor will be to lead a team of professional, and well trained Fishery Officer’s to work on important, and complex habitat files to restore lost protections; conserve, and protect a large array of threatened and endangered Aquatic Species at Risk, and to prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species; while working with a professional intelligence service, and Major Case Management unit in support of operational enforcement programs. You will build important relationships with a range of internal and external partners in the Prairie Provinces. Your work, and leadership will be key to the renewal of the Conservation, and Protection strategic, and intelligence led enforcement program in the Region, and as part of our National Conservation Enforcement program.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff these positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Ontario and Prairie Region at the GT-05 group and level. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff these and similar positions on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, assignment, and/or deployment basis.

Positions to be filled: Winnipeg (1), Edmonton (1)

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)

Successful completion of a two year post-secondary educational program in a related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a related field.

Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP).

Degree equivalency

*Recent experience in planning and conducting enforcement activities in a natural resource management regulatory program.

Experience in identifying, coordinating, and implementing compliance priorities.

Experience developing partnerships with stakeholders in a natural resource management law enforcement context.

Experience providing advice or recommendations to management.

*Recent experience is understood to mean the performance of those duties normally acquired during the previous 7 years

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

Experience developing and implementing operational plans.

Experience in major case management and prosecution.

Experience in maintaining detachment standards in law enforcement.

Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations.

Experience in supervision.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the key legislation which guides the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and relevance to the Conservation and Protection program.

Knowledge of the DFO mandate, and priorities, and relevance to the Conservation and Protection program.

Knowledge of the key compliance issues impacting aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and fish habitat in the Region.

Ability to supervise
Ability to analyze compliance issues
Ability to develop and implement plans
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Initiative
Dependability
Judgement
Interpersonal relationships
Values and ethics

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

Ability to de-escalate confrontation situations and / or manage stressful situations.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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.
Willing and able to undertake training relevant to the position;
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice;
Ability and willingness to work evening and weekends;
Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore patrols (including air patrols), and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations;
Meet medical and psychological suitability standards;
Possession of a valid driver’s license, a current standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate;
Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons, meeting DFO proficiency standards
Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards;
Wear a uniform and required protective clothing;
Work and/or travel at sea or by air and in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions;
Travel (up to three weeks for special assignments);

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

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.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

An interview will be administered.
A written exercise may be administered.
PSC testing may be administered.
Reference checks will be conducted.

Performance Reviews may be sought and reviewed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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 onsite. 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.