Field 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

You MUST clearly demonstrate in your screening questions how you meet the following qualifications. Essential qualifications: Language, Education and Experience. Asset Qualifications: Experience. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for anticipatory needs.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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/or experience.
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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Conducting and planning enforcement activities
- Managing and identifying priorities

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
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

ABILITIES:
- To Supervise
- Communicate orally
- Communicate in writing

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

EXPERIENCE:
- Maintaining detachment standards in law enforcement
- Developing and implementing operational plans in a fiscally responsible manner
- Conducting at sea enforcement patrols
- In training, coaching, and mentoring
- De-escalating confrontation and/or stressful situations

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:
- Travel (up to three weeks for special assignments)
- Work at Regional Headquarters (Vancouver)
- Work in isolation post

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice
- Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend shifts

Other Conditions of Employment: (Only applicable to certain positions)

- 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 a CPR Certificate
- Carry and use firearms, including 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, overnight on board a CCG/DFO vessel, in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods or up to 3 weeks continuously or longer in all weather conditions will be 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

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.

If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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.