Senior Classification Advisor

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

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will be following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer on the introduction of a common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model will consist of work on site at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule.

You may find more information here: Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service - Canada.ca: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html

The list of DFO's regional offices can be found here:
https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/regions/index-eng.html

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 3 positions. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Positions to be filled: 3

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 human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business
administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any
other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Classification accreditation required

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in organizational design.
- Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to managers.
- Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management on organization and classification.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:
- Experience in coaching classification trainees
- Experience in participating in projects
- Experience in participating in classification conversion initiatives

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Client service orientation

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

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.