Manager

Important messages

Candidates MUST provide a cover letter with concrete and detailed examples which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications section AS WELL AS any applicable asset qualifications. An 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. The curriculum vitae will be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
You must submit example(s) of previous publications to demonstrate how you meet essential experiences 4 and 5.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis in Ottawa, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Health Portfolio with:

* various tenures,
* various security requirements,
* various locations and/or
* various conditions of employment.

As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of position/workstream and/or group and level to apply.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in epidemiology or another relevant health discipline.*

Notes:
*Five courses are required for the specialization in epidemiology or another relevant health discipline but do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization.

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization (economics, sociology or statistics) must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency

Degree equivalency

Experience :

EX1 – Significant* experience in managing research projects, including collaborating with researchers or health professionals within and outside government.
EX2 – Recent** and significant* experience designing and conducting*** systematic reviews.
EX3 – Significant* experience in providing analysis, and recommendations to senior officials****on complex***** issues.
EX4 – Experience conducting research, including evidence of scientific productivity, such as scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals and communication of research in scientific fora.
EX5 – Experience in writing clinical or public health guidelines.

Notes:
Experience 4 and 5, will be assessed using example(s) of previous publications.
* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.
** Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last four-five (4-5) years.
*** Conducting includes screening, data extraction, evidence synthesis and interpretation.
**** Senior officials is defined as Director level or equivalent.
***** Complex is defined as multidimensional activities that involve multiple stakeholders.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1 – Knowledge of the methods of critical appraisal*
K2 – Knowledge of methodological approaches to clinical or public health guideline development (e.g. Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE))

Notes:
Knowledge 2 may be assessed using example(s) of applicant's previous publications.
*Critical appraisal means systematic evaluation of scientific research publications in order to establish that the study addressed a clearly focused question, used valid methods, and have valid results that are important.

Abilities:

A1 – Ability to provide strategic advice to senior officials that effectively incorporates scientific knowledge.

Leadership competencies:

LC1 – Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.
LC2 – Strategic Thinking – Innovating through Analysis and Ideas.
LC3 – Engagement – Mobilizing people, organizations, partners.
LC4 – Management Excellence – Delivering through Action Management, People Management, and Financial Management

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

Asset Education:

AE1 – Graduation with a PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution in health or epidemiology related field.
Degree equivalency

Degree equivalency

Organizational Needs:

The Public Health Agency of Canada is committed to Employment Equity. In order to ensure a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and members of visible minority groups provided the candidate meets all essential qualifications listed on the job opportunity notice and any applicable asset qualification(s).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score and/or top-down approach may be used at any step if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

You must provide proof of education credentials at a later time in the process. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualification and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

If you are a public service employee, please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form. Please also ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLY MISSING INFORMATION.

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.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Public Service of Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations, which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please identify any accommodation needed.

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.