Manager, Policy, Planning and Coordination - Manager, Geographic Program Delivery

Work environment

FedNor is looking for dynamic individuals who want to be part of a team making a real difference in the lives of the people of Northern Ontario.
As part of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, FedNor is the federal government’s economic development organization for the region. We work with key stakeholders including community and business leaders, and many more, to make Northern Ontario a special place to live, work and play.
Through our investments, we’re supporting projects that are transforming the regional economy to be more diverse, innovative and dynamic. We’re supporting job creation in emerging fields like bio-sciences, and enabling growth tied to research and development, as well as clean-technology.
Of course, Northern Ontario is also world-renowned for its rugged, breathtaking landscape. This land has given birth to traditional industries including tourism, mining and forestry, and FedNor works to support the growth and evolution of each of these key economic sectors.
And these are but a few examples of FedNor’s activities and priorities.
So if you’re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of this friendly little piece of Canada, or to experience an unparalleled quality of life that offers both professional and personal growth, give Northern Ontario a try!
Become part of the FedNor team by applying today!

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "In your covering letter please indicate for which you wish to apply. You may apply for both positions. As your covering letter will be used for screening purposes please demonstrate how you meet the education and experience (with concrete examples) factors as indicated on the poster."

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 or an acceptable combination of education and significant relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
. Experience in writing reports and summarizing a large amount of information to facilitate executive decision making, and in providing advice to all levels of management on complex issues.
. Experience in liaising with various senior officials and other government departments (federal and provincial) and private and/or public stakeholders.
. Experience in managing financial and human resources

* Experience Specific to the Manager, Program Delivery for the Northeast:
. Experience in managing economic development projects and programs

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
. Knowledge of practices of program administration and management

* Knowledge Specific to the Manager, Program Delivery for the Northeast:
. Knowledge of issues that impact small business and rural and remote communities

* Knowledge Specific to the Manager, Policy, Planning and Coordination:
. Knowledge of the theories and/or methods of regional economic development
. Knowledge of research methodologies and statistical methods and/or techniques
. Knowledge of policy formulation and research to provide expertise in the development of departmental/regional policies and strategies

COMPETENCIES:
. Strategic Thinking - Innovating through Analysis and Ideas
. Management Excellence - Action management, people management, financial management
. Engagement - mobilizing people, organizations and partners
. Communications – Oral and Written

ABILITIES:
. Ability to work under

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Dependability
Discretion
Judgement
Respect
Tact

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
. Master’s degree in a relevant field

Degree equivalency

Knowledge:
. Knowledge of government priorities and their potential impact on Northern Ontario

* Asset Qualifications Specific to the Manager, Program Delivery for the Northeast:
. A recognized professional accounting designation (i.e., CA, RIA/CMA or CGA)

* Asset Qualifications Specific to the Manager, Policy, Planning and Coordination:
. Experience in policy development

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Availability to travel
Availability to work outside regular office hours
Must have a valid driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Secret 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.