Field Supervisor (GT-05)

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Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve. We encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community and the four Employment Equity Groups. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

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Important financial information:
🚚 Successful candidates may be eligible for the reimbursement of relocation costs.

💲 As a Field Supervisor performing the duties of a Fishery Officer the employer will provide an additional annual allowance of $6,500 per the current collective agreement.

💲 Additional funding is provided to staff members located in Isolated Posts (Nunavut, Northwest Territories) and can range anywhere from $16,808 to $52,017 annually which is based on if the employee has dependants or is occupying staff housing.

✈ Vacation Travel Assistance MAY be provided up to twice a year for each eligible member of the household.
Please note that the rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.
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HOW TO APPLY:

Tell us about yourself! We want to know why you would be the ideal candidate for this position and what you would bring to this role. You can do this by clicking “Apply Online".

Candidates located in Nunavut: If you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be dropped off in-person or emailed to:
Attention: Rhonda Hickey
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
630 Mivvik Street
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Or by email to – .

Candidates located in Yellowknife: If you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be dropped off in-person or emailed to:
Attention: Gerald Fillatre
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
5204 50th Avenue
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2
Or by email to – .

Duties

Direct and carry out compliance inspections, investigation activities and enforcement of the various Fisheries-related Acts and Regulations that govern fishing activity in the aboriginal, commercial, recreational and international fisheries and protect the fish habitat and aquatic ecosystems. Arrest and detain offenders and carry out seizures.

Coordinate and lead a team of Fishery Officers, search for, gather, analyze and validate forensic evidence in order to solve current and major cases, prepare court briefs, prepare and execute other court documents e.g. search warrants; provide advice to Crown Counsel in the prosecution of violation cases; act as crown and/or expert witness in court.

Plan and conduct overt and covert patrols by foot, vehicle, program vessel, CCG vessels, fixed and rotary winged aircraft, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Oversee, prioritize, monitor, investigate and gather intelligence and/or conduct audits and collect information on fishing and habitat-related activities to provide status reports on harvest activities, habitat degradation or other major events to supervisor, fish/habitat managers including the Science Sector of the Department.

Promote stewardship of the fisheries resources and fish habitat among the private and public sector industries that may impact on fisheries resources, fish habitat and the general public.

Plan, train, mentor, lead and evaluate new recruits, colleagues and enforcement partners, and train individuals from other enforcement agencies and/or public organizations.

Act as a senior departmental liaison in communities and sole representative of Federal Departments in remote communities.

Provide expertise and assist, as required, other federal (e.g. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Wildlife Service), provincial, local and international enforcement agencies in fulfilling their mandate.

Plan, coordinate, develop and deliver public education and awareness presentations for the public and stakeholders.

Plan and supervise the work of Fishery Officer staff, and develop operational plans in a fiscally responsible manner.

Work environment

Become a member of a dynamic and evolving Department and help to keep Canada’s waters safe and secure. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard employ over 10,000 talented and dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada.

The Arctic Region is extremely diverse. Located in a true Arctic environment at the northern end of Frobisher Bay on Baffin Island, Iqaluit has a population of approximately 10,000 people and is an active community with deep-rooted Inuit culture. The small city has many amenities found in larger cities in the South.

Rankin Inlet has a population of approximately 2,800 people is also deep-rooted with Inuit culture. It is located on the northwestern shore of Hudson Bay and is the regional center for the Kivalliq Region.

Yellowknife is a true northern town with a population of approximately 20,0000 people. It is located on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake. Yellowknife has a small town feel, with all the modern amenities found in much larger cities. Yellowknife is a family orientated community with easy access to outdoor adventures.

Hay River is the hub of the North with a population of approximately 3,500 people. It is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake. It is on the Highway system to Alberta and is located alongside the Hay River, which flows into the Great Slave Lake. Outdoor activities are abundant for outdoor enthusiasts.

Located in the land of the Midnight Sun, Inuvik has a population of approximately 3,000 people. The citizenry is a mix of Inuvialuit, Gwich’in and non-Indigenous. It is on the Highway system to the Yukon and is the gateway to the Arctic Ocean.
Living in a remote and isolated arctic community is not for everyone, but living in the Arctic can be a truly incredible and rewarding experience.

Your role as a Field Supervisor will be to lead a team of professional, and well trained Fishery Officers to work on important, and complex habitat files to restore lost protections; conserve, and protect a large array of threatened and endangered Aquatic Species at Risk, and to prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species as well as an active role in intelligence led illegal trade files, and support to large scale investigations. You will build important relationships with a range of internal and external partners in the Prairie Provinces. Your work, and leadership will be key to the renewal of the Conservation, and Protection strategic, and intelligence led enforcement program in the Region, and as part of our National Conservation Enforcement program.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a pool of candidates that will be used to staff position(s) within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that are based in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This selection process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff 6 indeterminate positions in the Arctic.
This inventory of candidates may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in Nunavut or the Northwest Territories. Linguistic profile requirements as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A Secondary School diploma or employer approved alternative with related equivalent experience. *

* Equivalent experience: If you have on-the-job learning or other non-conventional training that you believe is equivalent to the requirement, put it forward for consideration. The manager may accept a combination of education, training and/or experience in a related field as an alternative to the education stated above.

Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) or an accredited Law Enforcement Training Program. **
**Law Enforcement Program examples include, but not limited to, Provincial Conservation Officers, Territorial Wildlife Officers, Canadian Wildlife Service (Enforcement), RCMP, Provincial or Municipal Police.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working with Arctic-related files.
• Experience in planning and conducting enforcement activities.
• Experience in identifying, coordinating, and implementing compliance priorities.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders including Indigenous, Federal and/or Territorial Organization.
• Experience providing advice or recommendations to management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally .

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

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

• Two year post-secondary educational program in a related field.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in a natural resource management regulatory program.
• Experience developing and implementing operational plans.
• Experience in major case management and prosecution.
• Experience in maintaining detachment standards in law enforcement.
• Experience in conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations.
• Experience in supervision.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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;
Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore patrols (including air 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 a CPR Certificate;
Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons; meet the DFO proficiency standards;
Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards;
Wear a uniform and required protective clothing;
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;
Travel (up to three weeks for special assignments );
Work in an isolated posting.

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

Poster may be provided in Inuktitut upon request.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

An interview will be administered.
A written exercise will be administered.
Reference checks will be conducted.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.