3 Develops, plans, recommends and implements operational policies and changes in administration to provide more efficient and effective service to fishermen and to the fishing industry and to protect and conserve fish resources. 4 Promotes and clarifies the Region's programs and policies, arranging working and information meetings with senior officials of other government departments and agencies, provincial government officials, employee groups, fishermen's associations, industrial groups, news media representatives, etc. The establishment of good interpersonal relationships is critical in dealing with representatives of the fishing industry, both domestic and foreign, fishermen's unions and private interest groups. 608 High number reflects the specialized technical knowledge required and the diversity of the operations. 4 Analytical thinking required in planning and coordinating activities to ensure full utilization of resources while ensuring that the conservation and protection objectives are not compromised to the detriment of the resource.
Lower percentage indicates that a noticeable degree of functional direction is available.
The position has a primary impact on regional operations. 400 Middle number reflects the position's considerable freedom to act in dealing with the fishing industry, unions and other interest groups and the size of the budget.