Supervisor, Regulatory Policy and Risk Management

Update: Information regarding the word count limit for the pre-screening questions has been added to the poster under important messages.

Important messages

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications, if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirements by respecting the maximum number of words (500 words) provided for this purpose. Resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.We encourage applicants to submit their applications on-line.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Education :

EED1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology, or some other specialty related to the position.

The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Experience :

EEX1 - Significant* experience leading a working group or a team
EEX2 - Significant* experience providing science or regulatory-based advice and recommendations to management**.
EEX3 - Experience planning and delivering a process, project or program in a regulatory environment.
EEX4 - Experience in the development, interpretation, application or enforcement of legislation or regulations.

* "Significant" is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of three years.

**Management is described as Manager level or above.

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

Education :

AED1 - Graduation with a Masters or Doctorate degree or post-graduate diploma* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology, or some other specialty related to the position.

* Depending on the province, the title can vary: Post-Graduate Diploma, Post-Graduate Certification or D.E.S.S. (in the Province of Quebec)

Degree equivalency

Experience :

AEX1 - Experience representing and negotiating on behalf of the department on national or international working groups or committees.

AEX2 - Experience overseeing the approval process for the development or amendment of regulation.

AEX3 - Experience in the administration of the regulatory framework related to hazardous products, consumer products or cosmetics.

AEX4 - Significant* experience conducting, monitoring or coordinating compliance or enforcement activities such as inspections, pertaining to products regulated by Health Canada.

* Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of three years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB (current vacancy)
English essential (anticipatory)

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

EA1 - Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
EA2 - Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines.
EA3 - Ability to manage financial resources.
EA4 - Ability to analyze, formulate options and provide advice and recommendations.
EA5 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
EA6 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:

EPS1 - Judgment
EPS2 - Initiative
EPS3 - Reliability
EPS4 - Respectful of diversity

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

Knowledge :

AK1 - Knowledge of the government’s process and instruments for managing risks associated with hazardous products, consumer products or cosmetics.

Organizational needs :

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity Groups: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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.