Counsellor Defence Research and Development (Washington)

Update: **Please note that the closing date for this poster has been extended by 7 days and we will accept applications until July 2nd 2018, the previous closing date was June 25th 2018.

Important messages

You should be aware that the evaluation process will be conducted under specific timelines and deadlines shortly after the closing date of the poster. You are respectfully asked to be available when scheduled for their assessment.

Your application must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). To submit an application on-line, please select the link “Apply Online” shown above.

** NOTE: The depth and breadth of experience will be a consideration in selecting candidates for further consideration. In such a case, only the top ranking candidacies will be invited to the next phase of the evaluations.

Duties

Are you a proven leader interested in joining one of the largest national institutions and professionally rewarding organizations in Canada? DND is looking for new leaders to join their science and technology (S&T) management team.

Work environment

As the largest component of the federal science community, and with the recent release of Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, Science and Technology (S&T) leaders in the Department of National Defence (DND) play a critical role in delivering on Canada’s defence and security priorities, strengthening Canada’s knowledge base, and demonstrating scientific excellence at home and abroad.

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the Science and Technology (S&T) agency of DND. It provides integrated science advice, knowledge and technical solutions to address today’s defence and security challenges, and ensures the Department and clients have access to S&T capabilities for strategic advantage into the future. Its capabilities span all scientific disciplines, including natural and physical sciences, health sciences, and social and behavioural sciences.

DRDC works with industry, academia, allies, other government departments, and the public safety and national security community, and delivers solutions for DND, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), as well as public safety and national security partners.

If you are recognized for your scientific or operational excellence and leadership and are looking for an opportunity to be part of a cadre of leaders contributing to Canada’s Defence mandate, we look forward to receiving your candidacy.

Intent of the process

The objective of this process is to staff one position at the DS-07 A group and level in Washington (District of Columbia) on an indeterminate basis.

This position is staffed on a rotational three (3) year basis. At the expiration of the (3) three years, you will be re-integrated into Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) or exceptionally, offered an appropriate extension. As a condition of employment, you must be willing to accept a deployment to another geographic location, based on operational requirements.

Following the process, should a pool of qualified candidates be established, it could also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and security requirements within DND as well as other government departments within the core administration, with the approval of the delegated manager and in consultation with Executive Services.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "in which you describe and explain why you believe you are the best candidate for this position."

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)

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) EDUCATION

ED01: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics, sociology or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) EXPERIENCE

EX01: Extensive (1) experience in the provision of strategic policy and/or operational advice to senior management (2).

EX02: Experience representing senior management (2) during negotiations with national and international partners.

EX03: Extensive (1) experience building and sustaining relationships and strategic partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, such as central agencies, industry, academia, non-government organizations and international partners.

EX04: Experience in managing human and financial resources.

(1) Experience is considered ''extensive'' in terms of degree of depth, scope, complexity and duration. Candidates would normally be expected to have developed significant experience over multiple years in executive positions.

(2) Senior management is defined as being equivalent or above the Director General level, senior military officials (General/Flag Officer levels) or equivalent in the private sector.

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

ASSET (DESIRABLE) EDUCATION

AED01: Graduation with a master’s or doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics, sociology or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET (DESIRABLE) EXPERIENCE

AEX01: Experience developing and applying strategic direction in a large research or operations based organisation.

AEX02: Experience working in the Assistant Deputy Minister Science and Technology (S&T) corporate or Department of National Defence headquarters environments.

AEX03: Experience in developing international Science and Technology (S&T) partnerships.

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

Various language requirements
The objective is to staff the position with a linguistic profile of Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

If an insufficient number of candidates meet the linguistic profile of bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC), the position may be staffed in a non-imperative fashion. We encourage all potential candidates to submit their application regardless of their linguistic abilities.

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) KNOWLEDGE

K01: Knowledge of national and international Science and Technology (S&T) programs.

K02: Knowledge of national and international innovation policies and strategies.

K03: Knowledge of Government of Canada Science and Technology (S&T) strategies and policies as they relate to defense and security.

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

KL1: Create vision and strategy.
KL2: Mobilize people.
KL3: Uphold integrity and respect.
KL4: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
KL5: Promote innovation and guide change.
KL6: Achieve results.

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) ABILITIES

A01: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET (DESIRABLE) KNOWLEDGE

AK01: Knowledge of United States Science and Technology (S&T) strategies and policies as they relate to defense and security.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - with the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.

Willingness and ability to travel frequently nationally and internationally.
Willingness and ability to relocate to the Washington D.C, in the United States.
Willingness to accept a deployment to another geographic location based on operational requirements.

Other information

LINGUISTIC PROFILE
If you are a federal public servant, you will be asked to provide proof of your current Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results from the Public Service Commission.

If you already have results and meet the language requirements, you are asked to provide us with your latest SLE results as soon as possible by email at:
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You can find the procedure to request a confirmation of previous test results at the following link:
http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/result-eng.htm

If you have expired results or have not yet been evaluated by the Public Service Commission, you may be scheduled to have your second language evaluation updated or completed.

PROOF OF EDUCATION
Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Definitions of the key leadership competencies can be found at the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

ASSET (DESIRABLE) CRITERIA
Asset (desirable) qualifications may also be applied at the screening stage to ensure a more appropriate number of candidates to further assess in this process.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Security is not a factor used at the initial screening stage, as the Department is responsible for the security clearance process.

REFERENCES
For the latter, candidates will be asked to provide contact information of their references at the time of assessment. Please be prepared to provide references, including: two (2) peers, two (2) employees, and two (2) supervisors.

TOP DOWN APPROACH
Selection decisions may be based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved in one or more qualifications; for example, preference may be given to the candidate that has scored highest on a specific qualification or combination of qualifications.

A cut-off score screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants may be invited to the next phase of assessment. Asset (desirable) criteria and/or organizational needs may also be applied at the screening stage.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recent and past performance evaluations may be used as part of the assessment. Accordingly, you may be asked to submit a copy of your last two Performance Ratings/Evaluations/Reports as part of this selection process. Please be prepared to provide this documentation should it be requested.

COMMUNICATIONS
Communication for this process will be sent via email and/or their jobs.gc.ca applicant profile. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required in their jobs.gc.ca applicant account.

ACCOMODATION
If you require accommodations for any reason, please contact the Executive Services Team as soon as possible by email at :
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IDENTIFICATION
Should you be an employee of the public service, we request that you clearly identify your substantive group and level as well as your employment status on your resume and/or application form. In addition, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) or Service Number is included in your resume and/or application form.

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.