Selection Process Number: 24-DFO-PAC-EA-624442

Program Manager (Fisheries Management, Treaty Implementation, and Assessment - Salmon)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada 

Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area
Whitehorse, Yukon
PM-05
$94,113 - $101,750 per year
Indeterminate, Term and Casual

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 28, 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.

Information on employment equity

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one full-time PM-05 position

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff future indeterminate, term or casual anticipated vacancies at full hours within the Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area.

Positions to be filled: 1

What We Do

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological, and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective, and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy. Are you a resourceful multi-tasker who thrives on variety and collaboration? Do you want to connect with an amazing team of professionals who share your passion and commitment to service excellence? We are a team of dedicated and dynamic professionals looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our community of thousands of talented and diverse employees. Our employees make a difference in Canada by bringing a range of skills and experience to the work they do. At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 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;
• Provide a healthy, respectful, and supportive work environment for all employees – many resources and initiatives are available such as the Working on Wellness program, which promotes work-life balance and access to LifeSpeak, which is an innovative health and wellness platform; Public Service Resourcing System
• Provide wide-ranging career opportunities, as we are the third largest Federal Public Service Department in British Columbia;
• Commit to continuous learning and employees’ career development;
• Be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the past four years.

Duties

Are you an organized and team-oriented individual interested in serving in a critical and dynamic position as a Program Manager (Fisheries Management and Transformation, Treaty Implementation, and Assessment – Salmon) for Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon.

The position will work with teams of Canadian and U.S. managers, assessment and research biologists, as well as technicians and advisors to conserve, manage, and support the rebuilding of stocks in accordance with Canada's international commitments under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The position may also work directly with Yukon Self-Governing First Nation Government representatives and the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee to facilitate co-management of salmon resources in a modern-treaty environment.