Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Conservation and Protection

Edmonton (Alberta), Hay River (Northwest Territories), Inuvik (Northwest Territories), Iqaluit (Nunavut)

GT-05

$84,174 to $95,704 (+ applicable allowances and travel assistance – see important notes for financial information)

For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Closing date: 26 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

**Important Deadline: As this is an inventory, applications will be pulled on an as-needed basis. The first pull of applications is expected to occur on August 26, 2025.

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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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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.

Important financial information:
Successful candidates may be eligible for the reimbursement of relocation costs.

As a Field Supervisor performing the duties of a Fishery Officer the employer will provide an additional annual allowance of $6,500 per the current collective agreement.

Additional funding is provided to staff members located in Isolated Posts (Nunavut, Northwest Territories) and can range anywhere from $13,580 to $44,641 annually which is based on if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing (only available in Iqaluit)

✈ Vacation Travel Assistance will be provided up to twice a year for each eligible member of the household (for Northern Detachments).

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

HERE’S HOW THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WILL GO:

STEP 1- INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Tell us about yourself! We want to know why you would be the ideal candidate for this position and what you would bring to this role. You can do this by clicking “Apply Online", or you can email a copy of your application to Brittany.Pybus@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. In your cover letter and resume, be sure to highlight the experience you have that is applicable to these roles.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement.

Clear and concrete examples are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. This detailed contextual information will be used by the board members reviewing your submission to assess whether you have sufficient experience in a relevant field to complete the tasks which will be assigned to you should you be considered further.

Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Please pay careful attention to the screening and text questions in your application.

STEP 2 – SCREENING THE APPLICATIONS

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you have the following education and experience.

STEP 3 - INTERVIEWS & FURTHER ASSESSMENT

Based on the answers you provide in STEP 2 above, you may be invited to an interview and other assessments. During the interview we will be looking for you to demonstrate your abilities and skills further.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Duties

Direct and carry out compliance inspections, investigation activities and enforcement of the various Fisheries-related Acts and Regulations that govern fishing activity in the aboriginal, commercial, recreational and international fisheries and protect the fish habitat and aquatic ecosystems. Arrest and detain offenders and carry out seizures.

Coordinate and lead a team of Fishery Officers, search for, gather, analyze and validate forensic evidence in order to solve current and major cases, prepare court briefs, prepare and execute other court documents e.g. search warrants; provide advice to Crown Counsel in the prosecution of violation cases; act as crown and/or expert witness in court.

Plan and conduct overt and covert patrols by foot, vehicle, program vessel, CCG vessels, fixed and rotary winged aircraft, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Oversee, prioritize, monitor, investigate and gather intelligence and/or conduct audits and collect information on fishing and habitat-related activities to provide status reports on harvest activities, habitat degradation or other major events to supervisor, fish/habitat managers including the Science Sector of the Department.

Promote stewardship of the fisheries resources and fish habitat among the private and public sector industries that may impact on fisheries resources, fish habitat and the general public.

Plan, train, mentor, lead and evaluate new recruits, colleagues and enforcement partners, and train individuals from other enforcement agencies and/or public organizations.

Act as a senior departmental liaison in communities and sole representative of Federal Departments in remote communities.

Provide expertise and assist, as required, other federal (e.g. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Wildlife Service), provincial, local and international enforcement agencies in fulfilling their mandate.

Plan, coordinate, develop and deliver public education and awareness presentations for the public and stakeholders.

Plan and supervise the work of Fishery Officer staff, and develop operational plans in a fiscally responsible manner.

Work environment

Become a member of a dynamic and evolving Department and help to keep Canada’s waters safe and secure. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard employ over 10,000 talented and dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada.

The Arctic Region is extremely diverse, and for the Conservation and Protection program, it covers four Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario), and two Territories (Nunavut, and Northwest Territories).

Your role as a Field Supervisor is to coordinate and lead Fishery Officer’s on key aspects of the Conservation and Protection programs and operations within Detachments in the Arctic Region.

You will lead a team of well-trained Fishery Officers in the Detachment. You will build important relationships with a range of internal and external partners. You will support the Conservation, and Protection strategic, operational and intelligence led enforcement programs in the Region, and as part of the National Conservation Enforcement program.

Intent of the process

There are currently three (3) vacancies: one (1) vacancy in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Hay River, Northwest Territories, as well as Iqaluit, Nunavut. Anticipatory staffing will take place for positions in Edmonton, Alberta, and Burlington, Ontario. The intent of this inventory is to create qualified pools of candidates to be used to staff positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada, reporting to the C&P Arctic Region at the GT-05 group and level. These pools of qualified candidates will be used to staff these positions and/or similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis in various locations that report to Conservation and Protection's Ontario, Prairies, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut Detachments. They may also be used to staff similar positions within other Departments in these locations.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A Secondary School diploma or employer approved alternative with related equivalent experience.*

• Equivalent experience: If you have on-the-job learning or other non-conventional training that you believe is equivalent to the 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 education stated above.

Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) or an accredited Law Enforcement Training Program.**

**Law Enforcement Program examples include, but not limited to, Provincial Conservation Officers, Territorial Wildlife Officers, Parks Canada Wardens, Environment and Climate Change Canada Officers.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience as an armed** Peace Officer in planning and conducting enforcement activities and enforcing legislation.

Experience in identifying, coordinating, and implementing compliance priorities.

Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders including Indigenous, Federal or Provincial /Territorial Organizations.

Experience providing operational recommendations to management.

• Significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years, OR completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP).

**Armed is defined as: qualified by a recognized law enforcement training program with a sidearm and carried during regular duties.

Experience in supervision.

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

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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the key legislation which guides the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and relevance to the Conservation and Protection program.

Ability to analyze compliance issues.
Ability to develop and implement effective plans.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Achieve Results
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Developing Others

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

Two year post-secondary educational program in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience in a natural resource management regulatory program.
Experience in conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willing and able to undertake training relevant to the position;
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice;
Ability and willingness to work evening and weekends;
Deployment to any part of the country, or assignment to all types of enforcement activities such as inland, coastal and offshore patrols (including air patrols), and/or forensic investigations and/or special operations;

Meet medical and psychological suitability standards;
Possession of a valid driver's license, a current standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate;
Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons; meet the DFO proficiency standards;
Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards;
Wear a uniform and required protective clothing;
Work and/or travel at sea or by air and in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions;
Travel (up to three weeks for special assignments);
Work in an isolated posting.

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

Candidates located in Nunavut: If you have a question, or, if you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be dropped off in-person or emailed to:

ATTN: Rory MacDonald
4th Floor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
630 Mivvik Street
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0

Or by email to Brittany.Pybus@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Candidates located in Yellowknife: If you have a question, or, if you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be dropped off in-person or emailed to:

ATTN: Gerald Fillatre
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
5204 50th Avenue
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2

Or by email to – Brittany.Pybus@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Please ensure to clearly quote the selection process number: 25-DFO-CEN-EA-657173

An interview will be administered.

A simulation may be administered.

A written exercise will be administered.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

All information pertaining to this selection process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your e-mail account and your PSRS account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of address, phone number and/or email address.

If you are enrolled under another Land Claim Agreement or Modern Treaty, we encourage you to self-identify as we are interested in potential candidates from across Inuit Nunangat and the Arctic Region broadly (including Hudson Bay, James Bay, NWT).

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.