Program Officer / Economic Development Officer

Important messages

You must provide a cover letter with concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications section and the education and the experience requirements that may be needed for the job. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating, with clear and accurate details, how you meet each of them. Your CV may be used to validate information provided in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

The main duties of the Program Officer/Economic Development Officer are:

-Providing knowledgeable information to clients regarding economic development programs and services offered by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
-Managing a portfolio of clients to develop and evaluate proposals, writing contracts and monitoring contract performance, reviewing and authorizing payments, and working with the client through the life of the project to support success.
-Establishing and maintaining relationships between a variety of stakeholders including: federal and provincial governments; academia; industry and private sector and others, to overcome regional economic challenges and advance opportunities.

Work environment

At ACOA, we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

We are a team of dynamic and talented professionals who:
• Do big things in a small organization.
• Take pride in the results of our work.
• Promote work/life balance.
• Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.

That's who we are. If that's who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you.

Come build a stronger Atlantic economy with us !

To give you a better idea of who we are, watch this short video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8ICy6ZrvE

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one determinate position for approximately 12 months in Saint John, New Brunswick via a term appointment, assignment, secondment or acting.

*The period of employment could be extended. Note that an indeterminate appointment may be made from this selection process should the need to staff this specific position become indeterminate before the end of this 12 months.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

English essential
Official Language Proficiency: English Essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree in public administration, business administration, commerce or other relevant areas of study OR an acceptable combination of a degree and significant relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• In liaising and collaborating with partners and clients
• In the analysis and evaluation of business plans or proposals.
• In drafting reports, presentations and/or briefing materials for management.

* Experience is defined as engagement in the performance of these duties normally associated with a minimum period of one year.

COMPETENCIES:

• Decision Making
• Critical Judgment
• Teamwork/Relationship Building
• Client Focus
• Oral and Written Communication

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree with an acceptable specialization in one of the following: Commerce, Business/Public Administration, Economics, or Accounting.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• In the delivery of economic development programs and services.
• In the delivery of government programs and services.
• In providing advice and presenting key information about projects to management.
• In providing advice related to commercial lending, accounting or financial analysis.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of achieving a representative workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Willingness to work outside working hours with minimal notice.
• Must have a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a driver's license.

Other information

• Reference checks will be sought.
• An interview may be administered.
• A written examination may be administered.
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
• Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring an original proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.