Manager, Economic Development and Manager, Community Readiness

Important messages

The intent of this process is to fill 2 full-time indeterminate (permanent) positions, 1 in Yellowknife Northwest Territories and 1 in Whitehorse, Yukon. This process will also be used to fill future vacancies in Iqaluit, Nunavut (for similar positions).

Candidates applying from outside of Yellowknife, Northern Territories, Whitehorse, Yukon, or Iqaluit, Nunavut, must be willing to relocate to Yellowknife, Northern Territories, Whitehorse, Yukon, or Iqaluit, Nunavut. Please indicate in your application which location(s) you are applying for.

Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

The salary range for this position is: $90,079 to $114,004 plus applicable northern allowances, as well as vacation travel assistance. Rates and conditions subject to change.

Federal government housing is available for Iqaluit positions only. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. The headquarters of CanNor are located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. CanNor also has regional offices in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 100 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues!

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job!! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 2 full-time indeterminate (permanent) positions, 1 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and 1 in Whitehorse, Yukon.

This process will also be used to fill future vacancies in similar positions in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

A pool of qualified candidates may also be established, and may be used to fill similar positions, with varying tenures, in any of CanNor’s northern offices (Iqaluit, Nunavut; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; Whitehorse, Yukon).

The pool may be used by other federal organizations operating in the North.

For positions in Nunavut, Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Applicants for positions in Nunavut will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who identify themselves as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all other applicants will be considered for these positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

E1: Significant* experience in managing the delivery and implementation of community or economic development programs involving multiple stakeholders.

*Significant is defined as experience associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of three years.

E2: Experience in contributing to the development and/or evaluation of community or economic development programs involving multiple stakeholders.

E3: Experience in providing written advice to senior officials** in support of program or project management.

** Senior management or senior official is defined as director level or equivalent and above.

E4: Experience in building and maintaining partnerships or stakeholder networks.

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

English essential
This position require proficiency in the English language.

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of challenges and opportunities related to northern economic development.
K2: Knowledge of the activities of the federal and territorial governments related to economic development in northern Canada*, with particular reference to the activities of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).

* Northern Canada is defined as above the 60th parallel

PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to lead a team.
A4: Ability to solve problems.
A5: Ability to provide advice.

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

The following assets would be nice:

AED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in Economics, Economic/Community Development, Business or Public Administration.

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience in working with Aboriginal communities and governments.

AE2: Experience in the management and/or administration of grants and contributions programs.

AE3: Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

AE3: Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

AE4: Experience working on northern issues or files related to economic development.

AE5: Experience in working in a northern, cross-cultural environment.

AK1: Knowledge of Indigenous culture, society and/or economy.

AA1: Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language from northern Canada.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minority, and persons with disabilities.

Willingness and ability to travel in the North.

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Willingness and ability to work in Whitehorse, (Yukon), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) or Iqaluit (Nunavut). Please indicate in your application for which location (s) you are applying for.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

The incumbent and his/her dependants* must obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

*Includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

Other information

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate’s responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer ‘screening questions’ concerning the essential education as well as the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your response to each question. Your responses should provide concrete examples that demonstrate how you meet / possess the essential/asset qualifications you will be asked about, and the period of time during which you performed these tasks. Content of your responses should be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used to validate this information.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

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.