Advisor, Issues Management (Anticipatory)

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. Your cover letter may be used to assess Written Communication.

Work environment

Our department has over 5000 full and part-time employees working in several locations across the country. We are looking for people to help us achieve our goals in many new and exciting initiatives. Our values: professional excellence, teamwork, diversity and mutual respect.

Join our team to:
•do meaningful work that makes a real difference to Canadians
•acquire new skills and knowledge
•receive an attractive compensation package:
◦fair salary
◦medical, dental and pension benefits
◦paid vacation and other types of leave

•access continuous learning and advancement opportunities:
◦internal courses
◦on-the-job training and mentoring
◦conferences and workshops
◦developmental programs

•enjoy an inclusive work environment:
◦diverse workforce that reflects Canadian society
◦safe and accessible workplace

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures in the Pacific Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "Important Note : Candidates must ensure that their application includes an up-to-date resume and a written cover letter demonstrating with concrete examples how they meet the education and experience criteria."

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized* post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the position or a combination of a secondary school diploma and post-secondary education, training and/or experience in a related field.

*Recognized post-secondary institution is defined as a 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.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in identifying and analyzing emerging issues, developing strategies and providing advice and recommendations to senior management*** on high profile, sensitive, and/or critical issues impacting your organization and/or the government.

Recent* and significant** experience in conducting research and analyzing information.

Recent* and significant** experience in advising, consulting, and/or negotiating with internal and external partners or stakeholders.

Significant ** experience in writing, editing and revising a broad range of briefing material (see note 1) on program issues (see note 2) for quality, consistency, relevance and accuracy for information and decision making of senior management ***.

*Recent is defined as the performance of the duties within the last two (2) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years and that it was a core responsibility of the position.
***Senior management is defined as Director Level (or equivalent) and higher.

NOTE 1: Briefing material means written material intended for, but not limited to, organizational officials and includes, but is not limited to: Questions and Answers, briefing notes, backgrounders, issue papers, key messages, scenario notes, presentations and decks.
NOTE 2: Program issues means high profile, complex and or sensitive issues from an organizational perspective likely to gain public, stakeholder, media and government attention, which require a multidisciplinary approach.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of current rail safety and transportation of dangerous goods issues.
Knowledge of parliamentary processes.

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Thinking Skills
Action Management
Consultation Skills
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgement
Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications and/or may be invoked at any time of the selection process. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Graduation with a degree from a recognized* post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the position.

*Recognized post-secondary institution = A 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.

Degree equivalency

Significant** experience in identifying and analyzing emerging issues, developing strategies and making recommendations to senior management on high profile, sensitive, and/or critical issues impacting the Federal Rail Safety and Transportation of Dangerous Goods programs.

Recent* and significant** experience in managing complex Access to Information Act and Privacy Act requests.

Experience in project management.

*Recent is defined as the performance of the duties within the last two (2) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years and that it was a core responsibility of the position.
***Senior management is defined as Director Level (or equivalent) and higher

Knowledge of Rail Safety and Transportation of Dangerous Goods legislation and regulations.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Ability and willingness to travel including on short notice regionally, domestically and internationally.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as assigned including on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.
Required to travel including on short notice regionally, domestically and internationally.
Required to work overtime as assigned including on short notice.

Other information

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

The Program Advisor Simulation (758) may be administered. For information on this assessment tool, please refer here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/consultation-test-services/public-service-commission-tests/program-advisor-simulation-758.html

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess.

A cut-off score may also be used at any stage of assessment.

Random selection may be used.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process.

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.