Director General, Sport Canada

Work environment

The Department of Canadian Heritage plays a vital role in the cultural, civic, and economic life of Canada. We work in areas that directly touch the lives of all Canadians as we promote culture, citizen participation, and heritage though the arts, sport, youth civic involvement, official languages and multiculturalism. We also are aid in the reconciliation with indigenous peoples through working with communities for the promotion and the protection of indigenous culture and languages.


At Canadian Heritage, we are proud to represent Canada's diversity and build on the multiple perspectives and life experiences that make up our collective wellbeing. To successfully carry out the Department’s mandate, we count on senior executives to inspire our dedicated teams, create visions and strategies and build a positive, flexible, open and modern workplace where employees are empowered, mobilized and equipped to improve services to Canadians in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

If you are ready for new leadership challenges, in an organization named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, let us know!

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "You must clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must use those criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each, demonstrating how you meet them with concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the criteria are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the responsibilities. You will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
*Recent and significant experience in providing advice and recommendations to an organization’s senior executives on complex program or policy issues

*Recent and significant experience in managing the development and implementation of national policies and international strategies

*Recent and significant experience in negotiating bilateral or multilateral agreements with senior executives from other levels of government or the private sector

*Significant and recent experience in managing human and financial resources

*Significant and recent is defined as the depth, breadth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of various, complex activities, at the executive level, over a period of approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

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 the objectives and priorities of the government and of the Department of Canadian Heritage and their link to sport in Canada

Knowledge of the Canadian sport system

LEADERSHIP KEY COMPETENCIES:

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

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience acting as the official representative of your organization on interdepartmental, national or international committees

Experience in heading the organization of major events nationally and internationally

**Significant experience in leading the management of grants and contributions programs

**Significant is defined as the depth, breadth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of various, complex activities, at the executive level, over a period of approximately three (3) years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel on a regular basis within Canada and abroad

Willingness to work after hours and on week-ends

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

A TOP-DOWN SCREENING APPROACH MAY BE UNDERTAKEN: Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria will be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants will be invited to the next phase of assessment. Asset criteria may also be applied at the screening stage.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level may be considered for deployment prior to considering other candidates.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Recent and past performance evaluations as well as talent management placement may be used as part of the assessment. Please be prepared to provide such information should it be requested.

Please ensure that the following is included in your application: your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), your substantive group and level and your preferred official language for assessment.

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.

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.