Field Supervisor

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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

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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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard seek to hire candidates that reflect Canada’s diversity and are committed to fostering a Public Service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility.

Intent of the process

Intent of the process: We 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 a minimum two year program from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND

• 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.

Equivalencies/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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Minimum 3 years experience in planning and conducting enforcement activities.
• Experience in identifying, coordinating, and implementing compliance priorities.

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

Asset Experience:
• Experience as a fishery officer
• Experience in supervision.
• Experience with analysis and interpretation of data (e.g. from NETS, FEATS, DVS, weekly reports, fishery profiles, intelligence information).
• Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations
• Experience in major case management and prosecution.
• Experience developing and implementing operational plans Asset Knowledge

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
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

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

Asset Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the key legislation which guides the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and relevance to the Conservation and Protection program.
• Knowledge of key compliance issues impacting aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and fish habitat in the Region

Operational Requirements
• Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons;
• Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards;
• Wear a uniform and required protective clothing;
• Willingness to work and/or travel at sea or by air and in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Willing and able to undertake training relevant to the position;
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice;
• Ability and willingness to work evening and weekends;

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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 forensic investigations and special operations;
• Meet medical and psychological suitability standards;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a current standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate;

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.