Field Supervisor

field supervisor

reference number: dfo
25j
- selection process number: 25-dfo-cen-ea-657173 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

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.

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.

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 .

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  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…