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Deputy Superintendent, Response, Arctic Region

Reference number: DFO24J-021391-000350
Selection process number: 24-DFO-CEN-EA-624114

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard, Arctic Region - Response
Various locations
GT-07
Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment
$106,746 to $122,034

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Closing date: 31 July 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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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

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 Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.

Base Salary plus Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from approximately $16,808 to $52,017, which is based on the location in the North, if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing. Staff housing may be available in some locations. Successful candidates may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation costs. Vacation Travel Assistance is provided up to twice a year for each eligible member of the household.

Other Benefits:
The successful candidate(s) will be provided with training opportunities including on-the-job-training as well as on-site and/or off-site training. There are also opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view rates for other locations at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

Other: three weeks of vacation leave to start, health and dental benefits, leave for family-related responsibilities, maternity and parental Allowances.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing for positions in various sectors such as Marine Environmental and Hazards Response (MEHR), Compliance and Enforcement (C&E) Search and Rescue Preparedness (SAR) in the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Arctic Region. Each of the positions listed above represent a different stream, or sector, of this process that will be looking to hire successful applicants.

A pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff these or similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and CCG for positions reporting to Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik or the Northwest Territories, or the marine areas of James Bay and Hudson Bay.

Other Departments and Agencies who have positions in Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik or the Northwest Territories and the marine areas of James Bay and Hudson Bay may also be able access this qualified pool. Linguistic profile requirements as well as tenures, position location and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

Please note: This pool will be used to staff positions within the boundaries of the Arctic region on a temporary or permanent basis. The Arctic Region includes all four regions of Inuit Nunangat (Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region), the Northwest Territories and the marine areas of James Bay and Hudson Bay

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)

All Streams:
Secondary school diploma (or higher) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.
Important Note: If you have on-the-job learning or other non-conventional training that you believe is equivalent to the secondary school diploma 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 minimum secondary school diploma. A GED is accepted as equivalent to a secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

All streams:
Experience managing or supporting the management of financial resources in a workplace setting including conducting financial forecasts, reporting on results and preparing budgets.

Experience in human resource management; such as experience in staffing processes, supervising staff, employee performance evaluations, leave planning or approval for a work unit, planning and establishing work objectives, work scheduling or work assignments.

Experience working within a project team, committee or multi-disciplinary team.

Experience providing recommendations to managers on operational or time sensitive matters

Experience in the delivery of programs or planning, leading or supervising operations either for an organization or auxiliary program in one or more of the following:
• search and rescue (either onboard ships or from shore-based stations, or working with Search and Rescue programs ashore),
• law or regulatory enforcement,
• contingency planning,
• environmental response,
• emergency management or
• incident management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

All streams:
Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard’s programs and services
Knowledge of Indigenous communities and cultures in the North

Stream 3: Deputy Superintendent, Search and Rescue Preparedness (SAR):
Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Federal Search and Rescue Mandate

All streams:
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

Refer to: Key Leadership Competency profile and examples of effective and ineffective behaviours - Canada.ca

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

The following qualifications are not required for appointment, however, they may be what sets you apart from another applicant and may contribute to who is offered employment. If you possess any of the following, please let us know. There will be an opportunity for you to indicate whether or not you have the following certifications or experience.

All Streams:
Graduation with a degree or a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of studies relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

All streams:
Possession of a Transport Canada Marine Certificate of Competency as a Watch-Keeping Deck or Engineering Officer or higher
Incident Command System Level 200 or higher (specify)

Stream 1: Deputy Superintendent, Marine Environmental and Hazards Response (MEHR)
Canadian Coast Guard Pollution Response Officer Designation and/or occupational training linked to environmental and hazard response in a maritime environment

Stream 2: Deputy Superintendent, Compliance and Enforcement (C&E)
Law enforcement certification/ training from a recognized Canadian law enforcement organization (FOCPP, RCMP, CBSA, etc.)

Stream 3: Deputy Superintendent, Search and Rescue Preparedness (SAR)
• Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Specialist Qualification
• Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator Certification

All Streams:
• Experience working in the Arctic region or on Arctic related files.
The Arctic Region of the Canadian Coast Guard consists of the Yukon North Slope, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, Hudson Bay and James Bay. This boundary includes all of Inuit Nunangat.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with Arctic or Indigenous organizations

Stream 1: Deputy Superintendent, Marine Environmental and Hazards Response (MEHR):
• Experience as a participant or control team member in a table top or field exercise with other government departments, partners or stakeholders

Stream 2: Deputy Superintendent, Compliance and Enforcement (C&E):
• Experience supervising the delivery of an enforcement program
• Experience in interpreting Acts and legislation for application in an operational environment

Stream 3: Deputy Superintendent, Search and Rescue Preparedness (SAR):
• Experience in the supervision of a marine Search and Rescue team in an operational environment
• Experience establishing relationships and working with international and domestic partners on marine Search and Rescue related issues
• Experience as a Search and Rescue Mission coordinator at a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC)
• Experience in the delivery of marine search and rescue training and exercises in the classroom AND in the field, including curriculum development

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
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.

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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Please note that priority of appointment may be given to candidates that have self-declared as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women, as defined in the Employment Equity Act.
As defined in the Canadian Constitution, an Indigenous person is a:
o Métis
o Inuk
o North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians.
• Please note that Aboriginal and Indigenous are used interchangeably in the context of the Employment Equity Act.
• As part of the overall application verification process, Indigenous affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Additional conditions of employment will vary depending on position to be staffed and may include:
A valid Health Canada medical (as applicable)
Isolated Post Medical (as applicable)
A valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Work stand-by
Work overtime
Work weekends and evenings
Work in adverse conditions such as those found in the marine environment
Travel on short notice as required
Travel via different modes of transportation, including: land, sea, and air
Work on a variety of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) assets including helicopters, small boats or large vessels
Work on operational vessels and within secure facilities
Wear and maintain a Canadian Coast Guard uniform in accordance with Canadian Coast Guard uniform manual
Valid Canadian passport

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

Communication
Communication with candidates throughout this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and/or to your e-mail. We invite you to check your e-mail account frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please ensure your e-mail address accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will consider that you are not interested in participating in this selection process should you not respond to our communication.

Note that candidates ability to communicate in writing will be assessed using their answers to the screening questions, their résumé and throughout the entire process beginning at the time of application in all communication and documents from candidates.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process and/ or invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of 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.

Contact information

Jayson Briscoe, HR Advisor
Jayson.Briscoe@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Date modified:: 2024-07-10