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Division Manager, Canadian Hydrographic Service
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Posted on Jan 25, 2025
Division Manager, Canadian Hydrographic Service
Reference number: DFO25J-019006-001332
Selection process number: 25-DFO-MAR-EA-EOS-646598
Selection process number: 25-DFO-MAR-EA-EOS-646598
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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) 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 will 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.
Duties
Division Managers working in different offices of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) manage between 12 and 24 employees divided in different work units. These work units are responsible for, among other things, the data acquisition, the measure of tides, currents and water levels, the integration and the management of multi-disciplinary data, the production and updating of different hydrographic products as well as the technical support to different teams.
The products and services in support of CHS program objectives and initiatives are offered to external clients such as the commercial shipping industry, recreational boating, fishing, other government departments and academia that use these products and services to ensure safe navigation and to carry out technical and scientific studies. The CHS products and services protect life, property and the marine environment and are essential to the safety of shipping in Canadian waters. The vision of CHS is to be a world class authority and supplier of hydrographic information.
Work environment
The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is part of the Science sector of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
The CHS Head office is located in Ottawa (ON). Employees in this office work closely with people from the 5 other CHS offices in Canada: St. John’s (NL), Dartmouth (NS), Mont-Joli (QC), Burlington (ON) and Sidney (BC).
Intent of the process
This process is anticipatory. The objective is to establish a pool of qualified candidates (or a pool of partially qualified candidates) to fill one or more vacancies on a permanent or temporary basis within the Canadian Hydrographic Service at one or more of the following offices: St. John's (NL), Dartmouth (NS), Mont-Joli (QC), Ottawa (ON), Burlington (ON) or Sidney (BC).
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice, or related fields such as geomatics, geodesy and remote sensing.
OR;
Occupational Certification: Eligibility for a Land Surveyor Commission in Canada.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience successfully managing projects and reporting on activities in hydrography or related fields.
• Experience successfully fostering innovation in the workplace.
• Experience in managing human and financial resources.
• Experience in providing advice to middle and senior management (Manager level and above) on a wide range of issues including general project and program delivery, and human resources.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders in the context of project and program delivery.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
St. John’s (NL): English essential
Dartmouth (NS): English essential
Burlington (ON): English essential
Sidney (BC): English essential
Mont-Joli (QC): Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Ottawa (ON): Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the science of hydrography and how it relates to associated disciplines including stakeholders/clients’ groups.
• Knowledge of methodologies for development, assessment and implementation of hydrographic processes.
• Knowledge of the legal regime, international conventions associated with the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).
• Knowledge of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2015.
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.
ABILITY:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
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.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in one or more of the fields of marine sciences, particularly hydrography: data acquisition, data transformation, multi-disciplinary data assimilation, hydrographic research or technical support for hydrographic systems.
• Experience in operational maritime environment, operating vessels or keeping a watch.
• Experience in the preparation and submission of proposals that contain financial information such as project approval documents, memoranda of understanding or joint project agreements.
• Experience in developing policies and strategies for the advancement of a geospatial information program.
• Experience in operating within a quality management system, such as ISO.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Requirement for domestic and international travel.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
• Requirement to work overtime on occasion.
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
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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications prior to being appointed to a position.
You will be asked to provide proof (original documentation will be required) of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.
Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not necessarily mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process, or to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.
DFO recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.
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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and to your e-mail. You must 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.
When communicating with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number 25-DFO-MAR-EA-EOS-646598 in the subject field of your email.
Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
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
| Lynn Patterson, Director, Canadian Hydrographic Service |
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| Lynn.Patterson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
- Date modified:
- 2025-01-20