Stream 1: Senior Program Officer, Stream 2: Supervisor, Program Delivery

Important messages

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information required in the application process. Failure to read the notes and follow instructions as specified could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

1. We encourage applicants to submit their applications on-line.

2. Candidates must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples IN THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets, if applicable. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in their answers to the pre-screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS AND YOUR RESUME WILL EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING

3. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

4. Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

5. NOTE: The PSRS system will automatically disconnect you without warning after 60 minutes if there is no activity and it may result in your inability to save your work or loss of data. You MUST save or move to a new screen to maintain your connection. Typing information without saving does not prevent you from being disconnected. It is recommended that you draft ALL RESPONSES as well as your CV/resume in another document on your computer which may be saved (e.g. in MS Word) and copy/paste into the PSRS system when completed. HEALTH CANADA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SYSTEM PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR NON SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS.

6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE SOLELY THROUGH THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS). You may obtain technical support by contacting your regional PSRS office through the following link: http//jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/contact-eng.htm. You are encouraged to apply within the hours in which it is available. Health Canada IS NOT responsible for any incorrect or incomplete applications which may result from technical difficulties. IT IS THE APPLICANTS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THEIR APPLICATION IS CORRECTLY SUBMITTED WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIMEFRAMES.

7. Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, etc.

8. Applicants WILL be responsible for all travel and/or accommodation expenses resulting from the assessment phases of this selection process.

9. Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French). Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application profile.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this poster is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate basis, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various security requirements, various language requirements, conditions of employment as well as various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Health Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 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)

ED1. A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Both Streams:

EX1. Experience in researching and analysing policy or program issues, and providing advice to management.

EX2. Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with program representatives or regional offices or other stakeholders.

EX3. Experience in consulting with clients and stakeholders to negotiate and arrange for program products and services.

EX4. Experience in conducting reviews and analysis of current and future program needs, as well as emerging and potential issues.

EX5. Experience working on First Nation and Inuit health related issues.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Education:

Stream 2:

AED1. University degree in business or health administration.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

Stream 1:

AEX1. Experience in coordinating meetings and activities at a national-level.

AEX2. Experience in researching and developing program policies, procedures, guidelines, or frameworks.

Steam 2:

AEX3. Experience in reviewing or analysing financial information or financial reports.

AEX4. Experience in the development and implementation of operational procedures and guidelines.

AEX5. Significant* Experience in use of SAP.

*Significant is defined as at least 1 year experience carrying out a broad range of functions within SAP including, data entry, report generation, trouble shooting.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Both Streams:

K1. Knowledge of methods for developing and implementing policies.

Abilities:

Both Streams:

A1. Ability to organize and prioritize.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A4. Ability to address client/stakeholder concerns and resolve problems that may be related to the program and/or policy.

Personal Suitability:

Both Streams:

PS1. Respectful of diversity
PS2. Sound Judgement
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS5. Reliability

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

In support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal peoples must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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.