Assistant Deputy Minister (Various Positions)

Duties

We are Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada and we need your help to develop and implement a versatile Innovation Agenda to cultivate a confident nation of innovators – one that is globally competitive in promoting scientific research, translating ideas into new products and services, accelerating business growth and propelling entrepreneurs from the start-up phase to international success. By working with us, you will help us shape and create new perspectives for the Canadian economy.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY PROCESS: A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff similar positions within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and its portfolio.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 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)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Please note it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Please note that resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience 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 possible missing information.

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree * from a recognized post-secondary institution **

* Degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant Qualification Standard.

** Recognized post-secondary institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs. It is the candidate's responsibility to demonstrate that the degree/program held has been approved by a "recognized" Canadian post-secondary institution. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

1) Significant* experience, at a senior level, in building, collaborating and maintaining relationships and strategic partnerships with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders for the achievement of results with broad governmental and/or national impacts.

2) Significant* experience in analysing complex issues and consulting, negotiating and providing strategic advice to Ministers and senior officials, on issues relating to economic and social policy priorities of the Government.

3) Significant* experience in representing the Canadian government’s interest with private sector organizations and/or other governments and/or stakeholders.

4) Significant* experience in dealing with sensitive issues and in managing horizontal files with multiple departments or agencies.

5) Experience in managing significant* financial and complex** human resources matters.

* Significant experience is defined in terms of the depth, breadth and scope of experience normally acquired by having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, usually over a period of approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

** Complex is defined in terms of leading a broad range of complex activities related to human resources, including performance management and talent management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

While online application is the preferred method, YOUR APPLICATION CAN ALSO BE SENT BY E-MAIL at the following address: in which case you must clearly indicate the selection process number for this job advertisement on your cover letter and/or resume. Also, your application must be received at the latest on the closing date.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names of their referees (2 supervisors, 2 peers, 2 subordinates). Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

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

Please ensure that your eight-digit Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if you have one.

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.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

You will also be required to provide proof of education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

For information on the Key Leadership Competencies, please visit the following website: www://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/intro-eng.asp.

For information on preparing for an EX appointment process, please visit http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/sas-sde/ex/pexap-ppnvpc-eng.htm.

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.