Senior Advisor - Fisheries Management *AMENDMENT*

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

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, the first wave of assessments may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. The definition of each of the designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act can be found at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Duties

• Plan and coordinate with internal and external partners and stakeholders; tasks could include setting the agendas, developing materials, leading discussions, developing work plans and delivering reports on key outcomes.
• Address diverse requests from internal and external partners and clients including senior management, other government departments, the fishing industry, Indigenous groups, environmental organizations and the general public.
• Lead the development and implementation of management plans for commercial and recreational fisheries in a manner consistent with regulatory and policy frameworks.
• Provide advice and recommendations to senior management on a variety of issues related to fisheries management, including harvest strategies, rebuilding plans, policy interpretation, and licensing decisions.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs, policies, procedures and legislation related to fisheries management and other marine activities.
• Work collaboratively and consult with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Work environment

Located on the shores of the Bedford Basin in Dartmouth Nova Scotia, the Bedford Institute of Oceanography – also known as BIO - is a Canadian centre for oceanographic research. BIO provides advice and support on ocean issues including safe navigation, offshore energy development, sustainable fishing, climate change, and protecting marine biodiversity and aquatic species at risk. This process may also be used to staff positions in Area Offices located in Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, and Southwest New Brunswick within the DFO Maritimes Region.

Intent of the process

The intent for this anticipatory process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for Regional Senior Fisheries Management Officer, Commerce Level II (CO-02) positions in the Resource Management and Licensing Division, Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region. These anticipatory positions will be staffed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and/or Area Offices within the DFO Maritimes Region, on a temporary or permanent basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
- The minimum education requirement is:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Notes:
1. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CO group on June 21, 2021, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CO group.
2. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard. Whenever the minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Significant* experience leading the implementation of complex programs or projects (* Significant is generally viewed as a minimum of five years work experience, but may be lower depending on an individual’s degree of experience leading complex programs or projects)
• Experience analyzing complex issues and providing strategic advice to senior management in support of decision making
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams or working groups
• Experience consulting, engaging or collaborating with external groups. This can include, but is not limited to consultation, engagement or collaboration with Indigenous groups, key industry stakeholders, or other relevant levels of government

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• General knowledge of project management approaches and strategies

ABILITIES
• Ability to resolve issues, make recommendations, and make decisions
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to communicate orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• 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)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from a university program with a Master Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in a field related to the position
• Experience leading the implementation of complex programs or projects related to the protection, conservation or sustainable development of Canada’s natural or ocean resources

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to building a skilled, 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willingness to travel
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime
• Valid driver's licence

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

*AMENDMENT* - Suspension of vaccination requirement
Effective June 20, 2022 the vaccination requirement for the Core Public Administration (CPA), including the RCMP, will be suspended. As of that date, employees of the CPA will no longer be required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.

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.