Conservation & Protection Supervisor

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

A tip for success – In responding to both the essential screening and the asset screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate your qualifications to the management team, and outline how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

You will need to outline your qualifications and any experience that is relevant to the position. It must outline examples and include what, when, where, and how your role contributed to the examples put forward. You should also include details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you have completed, and believe needs to be highlighted to the selection committee.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position located in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador. We also intend to create a pool of fully qualified candidates to be used to staff similar level positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador. This process may be used to staff various tenures, including indeterminate, specified period, deployment, assignment, secondment and acting.

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:
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a related field*.

Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP), (http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/enf-loi/training-formation-eng.htm) OR an acceptable combination of education**, training and experience working in law enforcement.

Note: The Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) is an 18 weeks training program followed by 30 months of apprenticeship. For further details on the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) including the content of the training, training allowance and salary, please read: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere/fishery-officers-agents-des-peches/index-eng.htm.

*Experience in a related field of work:
- Renewable/Natural Resources and Habitat Management: Experience in activities pertaining to: Water Management, Forest Management, Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Habitat Management, Eco Systems Management and Environment Protection.
- Enforcement: Experience in enforcing legislation or by-laws (laying of tickets and/or charges, attending court) with a law enforcement organization or a security agency.
- Outdoor Field Services: Field experience in providing outdoor commercial services to fishers, hunters or eco-tourists, e.g. guiding services.
- Fishing Industry: Experience in commercial, aboriginal, aquaculture, Dockside/at sea monitor, or in a related field. (Does not include recreational fishing for personal use).

** Post-secondary education in a related field:
Law or by-law Enforcement / Police Science / Criminology / Law & Security / Fisheries / Aquaculture / Wildlife / Forestry / Natural Resources / Resource Management / Renewable Resources / Ecosystem Management / Marine Environmental / Environmental Science / Indigenous Studies / Biology / Agriculture / Geography.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
-Experience in providing advice or recommendations on program strategies and/or priorities.
-Experience in evaluating and/or implementing aspects of a compliance or enforcement program.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
-Experience in financial management
-Experience in major case management processes and procedures
-Experience in major incident management i.e. planning and responding re: protest activities, large illegal operations, civil disobedience, and emergency response
-Experience in analyzing, interpreting and the presentation of program data

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

ABILITIES:
-Ability to supervise.
-Ability to analyze compliance related issues.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

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:
-Reside within a 1 hour commuting distance (by road vehicle) from your headquarters.
-Candidates must be comfortable working/training on, in or near water. Candidates will be participating in training exercises that will require having their head/face immersed underwater.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
-Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice
-Ability to work evening and weekend shifts

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
-Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore 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 CPR Certificate.
-Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons.
-Meet DFO annual use of force recertification proficiency standards, including firearms.
-Wear a uniform and required protective equipment, as required.
-Work and/or travel at sea and in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions.
-Legal operation of vehicles/vessels.

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 don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process.

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.