Area Manager, Resource Management

Update: Please note the closing date for this selection process is now Sept 12th, 2022.

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

- Plan and coordinate with internal and external partners and stakeholders; tasks could include chairing the meeting, taking minutes, preparing agendas, materials and equipment for the effective delivery of the meetings, and leading discussions.
- 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 and rebuilding plans, aquaculture management and Indigenous fisheries.
- 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.
- Lead the development and implementation of programs, policies, procedures and legislation related to Aquaculture management.

Intent of the process

The current intention of the process is to staff one (1) permanent position within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans area office located in Tracadie (NB) and will require a physical presence at the office on a regular basis. It could also serve to staff similar or identical positions with various language profiles, employment tenures, security requirements and conditions of employment at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the area office located in Tracadie (NB).

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position

*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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
-Significant* experience in providing strategic advice or recommendations to senior management** on complex issues.
-Significant* experience preparing and reviewing written documents (such as but not limited to correspondence, briefing notes, reports, action plans), and preparing or developing presentation decks for senior management or industry officials.
-Experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with stakeholders or government partners to advance policies or address issues.
-Experience researching, interpreting and analyzing information from a variety of sources.

*Significant is defined as approximately one (1) year.
** Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience in managing financial resources.
- Experience in managing human resources.
- Experience in managing Federal, Provincial, or Territorial relations.
- Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation or regulations pertaining to the management of fisheries, aquatic resources or natural resources.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to work under pressure against tight timelines

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the federal government's goals, objectives and priorities as they relate to fisheries and aquaculture.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or mobility associated with having a driver’s license
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
- Willingness and ability to work in an open work environment

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

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 application or evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada’s support center by selecting the “Contact Us” link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

We thank all those who apply.

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.