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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more, visit our website on https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.
Important information for Whitehorse work location:
Whitehorse is classified as an Isolated Post. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to an Isolated Post Allowance. For further information, please visit https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en.
We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation and are recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has also been rated in the top 10 Canada's Best Employers for 2023 by Forbes magazine.
This process is anticipatory in nature and the intent of the resulting pool will be to staff various EG-03 and EG-04 Indeterminate, Term or Casual positions at full or part-time hours within the Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Education:
(EG-03 and EG-04)
• A secondary school diploma OR an employer-approved alternative (such as a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Experience:
(EG-03 and EG-04)
• Experience operating and maintaining field equipment.
(EG-04)
• Experience planning, organizing, and administering the logistical and technical components of multifactorial projects.
• Experience recording and summarizing aquatic science or biological data and preparing technical reports.
• Experience working with teams to deliver field programs or projects with limited supervision.
• Experience providing technical advice to program or project managers.
• Experience effectively managing time in a professional or work setting to meet deadlines.
Organizational Needs:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Competencies:
(EG-03 and EG-04)
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
(EG-04)
• Judgement.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Leadership.
Abilities:
(EG-03 and EG-04)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to solve problems.
(EG-04)
• Ability to provide recommendations and give advice.
• Ability to organize.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Education:
(EG-03 and EG-04)
• A Degree or Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization relevant to the position (for example: Fisheries, Aquaculture, Biology, Aquatic Science, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science).
Experience:
(EG-03 and EG-04)
• Experience conducting assessment of fish stocks or populations.
• Experience working in northern or remote environments.
• Experience assuring data quality.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of power driven (jet boat and propeller) vessels.
• Experience working in areas inhabited by bears and handling or operating bear deterrents.
(Note: Bear deterrents include one or more of the following: capsaicin (pepper) spray, electric bear fencing, firearms (either non-lethal or lethal munitions), or acoustic munitions / scare cartridges (bear bangers or screamers).)
• Experience using sonar or mark-recapture assessment methods.
• Experience conducting biological sampling.
Operational Requirements:
Candidates who are recruited through this process must be willing and able to:
• Travel by boat, small fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopter.
• Operate small boats and all-terrain vehicles.
• Operate 4x4 trucks in a variety of on and off road conditions, including towing trailers of a variety of sizes and configurations.
• Work weekends/overtime and variable hours for continuous durations up to 10 weeks, schedules, as required to meet operational needs.
• Work and live in remote and isolated field camps, often under challenging conditions such as inclement weather, with limited amenities for significant periods of time.
• Participate in periods of strenuous physical work**, associated with field activities and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain camp facilities and enable camp operations, including preparation of crew meals.
• Attain and maintain certifications as required to meet Fisheries and Oceans Canada health and safety standards.
• Complete Canadian Boating Safety Training Course if required.
• Complete various health and safety training as required which may include, Swiftwater rescue, Small vessel operators, Wilderness first aid, Bear Safety, Firearms safety, Helicopter egress, to support the operational requirement for specific programs.
• Fulfil duties at joint U.S. / Canada project sites located in Alaska.
• Complete the Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s non-enforcement firearms evaluation to demonstrate proficiency to carry a firearm (shotgun) for protection against wildlife.
**Strenuous physical work is considered occasionally pushing or pulling objects up to 75kg and regularly carrying, lifting, pushing, or pulling weights up to 25kg.
Conditions of Employment:
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
• Valid first aid certification (minimum level 1 with CPR).
• Valid CCG Pleasure Craft Operator Card or equivalent.
• Valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
• Candidate must hold a valid passport with no restrictions on travel and be willing and able to travel to the United States.
• Security Clearance: Reliability Status**.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance**.
Condition(s) of Employment must be met and maintained throughout the duration of appointment.
**For candidates who do not currently possess the required clearance, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will initiate the clearance screening process in advance of appointment. Appointment is conditional on successfully meeting all identified clearance requirements.
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 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.