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

✷ SELF-DECLARATION: because you matter. ✷
- The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

🚢 For Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, it is fundamental:
• to give everyone equitable access to jobs and opportunities for advancement, regardless of sex, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic origin.
• to adapt our practices so that our recruitment and workplace are culturally appropriate, safe and welcoming.
• to maintain respectful, dignified and equitable relationships with its staff and the Canadian public.
• to see to the well-being of its staff by involving them in the development of activities that meet their needs.

Duties

Under the supervision of the detachment supervisor, without being exhaustive, the main responsibilities of the position are as follows:
• Produce the work schedules of fishery officers
• Develop weekly work plans based on regional and sectoral priorities
• Supervise fishery officers
• Carry out patrols and investigations to enforce the Fisheries Act and its regulations
• Monitor career progression of trainee fishery officers
• Work closely with other districts, sectors and other law enforcement agencies.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill positions on an indeterminate or specified period in the Quebec Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
• High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in law enforcement.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
• Experience in field law enforcement functions including powers similar to those exercised by fishery officers (arrest, search, seizure with or without warrants, preparation of legal proceedings, procedures for presentation of evidence at court, etc.)

• Experience leading law enforcement operations in the field

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

EDUCATION
• Successfully complete the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP)

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual BBB/BBB, BAB/BAB and French Essential

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• Create a vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Demonstrate integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Results orientated

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to plan operations in response to issues related to regulatory compliance
• Ability to carry out risk assessments, for one's team and oneself, in the field

PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Judgment
• Self-control

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

EXPERIENCES
• Experience using a boat (e.g.: maneuvering, maintenance, navigation tools, lifting equipment, etc.)

• Experience in human resources management (work schedule, performance management, etc.)

• Experience in partnering with Indigenous groups

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

For candidates who have not completed the FOCPP:
• Complete and succeed the fishery officer conversion and upgrade course

For all candidates:
• Work on short notice, overtime, shift-work, evenings, weekends, and Statutory Holidays.
• Consent to assignment (for a limited time) or deployment* (permanent) anywhere in Canada to carry out all manner of law enforcement activities, including (but not limited to) land, coastal and on the high seas (air and maritime patrols), forensic investigations or special operations
• Meet and maintain standards relating to physical and psychological health
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license (emergency vehicle class if necessary).
• Hold and maintain a first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR**) certificate
• Meet and maintain DFO proficiency standards for the use of force
• Carry and use firearms as well as other prohibited or restricted weapons and defensive equipment
• Wear a uniform and protective equipment and clothing
• Work or travel on land, at sea or in the air, in various terrains and in various isolation conditions for varying periods of time and in all kinds of weather conditions
• Work and train in or near water and on vessels of various sizes
• Be able to testify in court

*Deployments may only be necessary in exceptional and extreme circumstances. Note that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans does not routinely permanently deploy fishery officers away from their home.
**Standard first aid certificate means the certificate issued by either a qualified person or organization for the successful completion of a two-day first aid course, which also includes Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) level C and Automated external defibrillator (AED) Training.

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

All communications and information obtained during this selection process, including e-mails, may be used to assess essential qualifications.

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.