Manager, Quality Management and Planning

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Duties

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is responsible for products and services that protect lives, property and the marine environment and are essential for safe marine navigation in Canadian waters. The work of the CHS is process-based, and the position of Manager, Quality Management and Planning will ensure the efficacy of, and adherence to these processes. This position will both coordinate with staff and liaise with senior managers, to ensure the effective administration of the Quality Management System.

Work environment

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is part of Fisheries and Oceans Canada within the Science Sector. Since 1883, CHS has studied the oceans, lakes and rivers of Canada to ensure their safe and sustainable use and to allow navigation in these waters. The Atlantic Region of the CHS is comprised of an office at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and one at the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland; the position is based in the Dartmouth office.

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 or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, OR an acceptable combination of experience and training relevant to the position.

Note: Experience relevant to the position would be defined as at least two yearly fiscal cycles of experience directly related to the essential experience requirements.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience providing advice and recommendations to middle and senior management on strategic planning, practices, and procedures.

• Experience providing guidance and direction to staff on strategic planning, practices, and procedures.

• Experience in improving various business processes leading to improved business performance, through behaviours such as identifying, measuring, and controlling processes.

• Experience in providing a full range of administrative services, including but not limited to: human resources, finance, material management.

• Experience with an existing Quality Management System such as, but not limited to ISO 900X (ISO 9000 family of standards), Six Sigma.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Quality Management System concepts, theories, methods and practices.

KEY LEADERSHIP 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 research, analyze information and provide recommendations.
• Ability to plan and prioritize.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.

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

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Canadian Hydrographic Services mandate, programs, and priorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Travel anywhere in Canada, by car, truck, ship, launch, helicopter or small plane, and may entail work at sea and in the field.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

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

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.