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.

Intent of the process

The resulting pool will primarily be used for staffing opportunities of various tenures for the Fraser Stock Assessment Program in the Fraser and Interior Area but it may also be used to staff similar future positions at various tenures within Fisheries and Oceans in the Pacific Region.

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)

Degree equivalency

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

English essential
Information on language requirements

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

Degree equivalency
Organizational Needs:
DFO/CCG is committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance.
• Valid first aid certification (minimum level 1 with CPR).
• Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
• Annually, up to 5 months of travel time associated with the delivery of field studies, including traveling to and working from remote field locations, for periods of up to 10 weeks at a time.
• Seasonally working overtime, weekends, shift work and variable hours for continuous durations up to 10 weeks, as required to meet operational needs.
• Working and living in remote field camps, often under challenging conditions such as inclement weather, with limited amenities for extended periods of time.
• Working in and around lakes and swiftwater environments.
• Participation in periods of strenuous physical work, associated with field activities and equipment maintenance.
• Flying in helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft.
• Attain and maintain certifications as may be required to meet Departmental health and safety standards.
• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Those selected must meet and maintain the above Condition(s) of Employment throughout their employment.

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 must provide proof of training and certifications requested.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to begiven further consideration in the assessment process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

The essential qualifications and additional qualifications may be assessed using various methods of evaluation including, but not limited to, interviews, written exams, PSC tests, reference checking, simulation exercises, and role plays.

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

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.