Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor

Reference number : DFO24J-023629-000515

Selection process number : 24-DFO-CEN-EA-641750 Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Conservation and Protection

Hay River (Northwest Territories), Inuvik (Northwest Territories), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Iqaluit (Nunavut)

GT-05

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

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Closing date : 31 December 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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

For positions located in Nunavut- Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) will be considered first, before other applicants (including Veterans) for the Nunavut positions.

These positions are located in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Please only apply if you are located in Nunavut or Northwest Territories or plan on relocating within this region.

Update : The closing date for this process has been extended from March 31, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE : As this is an inventory, applications will be pulled on an as-needed basis.

• The next pull of applications is expected to occur on April 22, 2025
• . If you are submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure that it is sent to -mpo.gc.ca by the above noted deadline.

Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve. We encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community and the four Employment Equity Groups. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

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 MAY be provided up to twice a year for each eligible member of the household.

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 .

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 -mpo.gc.ca. In your cover letter and resume, be sure to highlight the experience you have that is applicable to these roles.

The online application is very simple (yes / no questions) and should only take you 10-15 minutes!

STEP 2 – SCREENING THE APPLICATIONS

Your resume will be reviewed to determine if you have the following education and experience. If you do, you may be sent a questionnaire or a phone call concerning the education and experience in the poster below.

STEP 3 - INTERVIEWS & FURTHER ASSESSMENT

Based on your resume and 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.

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 – -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 – -mpo.gc.ca

Please ensure to clearly quote the selection process number : 24-DFO-CEN-EA-641750

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. Located in a true Arctic environment at the northern end of Frobisher Bay (Tasiujarjuaq) on Baffin Island, Iqaluit has a population of approximately 7,429 people and is an active community with deep-rooted Inuit culture. The small city has amenities found in larger cities in the South.

Yellowknife is a northern town with a population of approximately 20,340 people. It is located on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake. Yellowknife has a small town feel, with all the modern amenities found in much larger cities. Yellowknife is a family orientated community with easy access to outdoor adventures. Yellowknife is located in Chief Drygeese Territory within Treaty 11, ancestral homelands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

Hay River is the hub of the North with a population of approximately 3,169 people. It is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake. It is on the Highway system to Alberta and is located alongside the Hay River, which flows into the Great Slave Lake. Outdoor activities are abundant for outdoor enthusiasts. Hay River is within the traditional territory of the K’atl’odeeche First Nation who have a reserve within Treaty 8.

Located in the land of the Midnight Sun, Inuvik has a population of approximately 3,137 people. The citizenry is a mix of Inuvialuit, Gwich’in, Metis, and non-Indigenous. It is on the Highway system to the Yukon and is the gateway to the Arctic Ocean. Living in a remote and isolated arctic community is not for everyone, but living in the Arctic can be a truly incredible and rewarding experience.

Your role as a Field Supervisor will be to lead a team of professional, and well trained Fishery Officers to work on important compliance files in Northern Communities. You will build important relationships with a range of internal and external partners in NWT and Nunavut.

Your work, and leadership will be key to the renewal of the Conservation, and Protection strategic, and intelligence led enforcement program in the Region, and as part of our National Conservation Enforcement program.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a pool of candidates that will be used to staff positions within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that are based in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This selection process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff 4 indeterminate positions in the Arctic : one (1) in Iqaluit, NU, one (1) in Inuvik, NWT, one (1) in Yellowknife, NWT, and one (1) in Hay River, NWT.

This inventory of candidates may be used to staff similar term and / or permanent positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in Nunavut or the Northwest Territories. Linguistic profile requirements as well as tenures and / or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled : 4

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.

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

Significant

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 advice or recommendations to management.

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

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

Knowledge of the key compliance issues impacting aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and fish habitat in the Arctic.

Ability to analyze compliance issues.

Ability to develop and implement 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

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.

Experience working with Arctic-related files.

Experience in a natural resource management regulatory program.

Experience in conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations.

Experience in supervision.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

Poster may be provided in Inuktitut upon request.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

An online interview orientation session will be scheduled prior to any interview assessments.

An interview will 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. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at .