Bussiness Continuity Coordinator

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***IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS***

1. Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications that apply).

2. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet that criterion.

3. For the experience criteria, please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.

4. Resumés will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

5. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER LETTER WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

PLEASE NOTE: The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your cover letter and resume.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Privy Council Office with various tenures (acting, specified period or indeterminate positions).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Diploma from a post-secondary institution related to the requirements of the position or an acceptable combination of education (high school/GED), training and/or experience in the field of Business continuity planning (BCP) and Emergency Management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience* in project teams.
• Experience* in Emergency Management or Business Continuity Planning.
• Experience* in preparing briefings, reports or presentations to senior management.
• Experience* in interpreting security policies, standards and procedures and providing advice as it relates to Business Continuity Planning.

* Experience: minimum of 3 years in the past 5 years

PLEASE NOTE: The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your cover letter and resume.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security
• Knowledge of the Directive on Departmental Security Management.
• Knowledge of the Operational Security Standard - Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Program

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively writing (assessed through your cover letter)
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to organize work effectively under pressure
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster existing partnerships

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Judgement

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

EDUCATION
Certification in Business Continuity Planning.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience in developing partnerships both internally and externally to ensure projects and programs remain consistent with directives and priorities.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Management Accountability Framework (MAF) cycle.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
• Travel occasionally domestically or internationally

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.