Assistant Deputy Minister

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL and ASSET QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples. 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. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL AND ASSET SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION"

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

EDUCATION:

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Recent and Extensive* experience in the management of national science program(s) and activities, or program management experience of a major operational organization.

Recent and Extensive* experience in dealing with politically sensitive and complex issues, and in providing strategic advice to elected officials (e.g. Minister) and senior executives (e.g. Deputy Minister).

Recent and Extensive* experience in the management of human and financial resources in a large and complex organization.

Note: *Recent and extensive experience" is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which would have been acquired approximately over the last two years at an executive level

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in conducting and leading complex consultations with First Nations, and public stakeholders

Experience in providing functional leadership in a decentralized, matrix based organization

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 Government of Canada’s priorities and its legislative framework related to Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s strategies and objectives related to marine ecosystems and science

Knowledge of the economic, social and political issues related to ecosystems and science management

LEADERSHIP 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)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some travel is required.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some travel is required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

Information on employment equity

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

Communication with candidates regarding this process will be conducted electronically; candidates are asked to provide an email address for this purpose.

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.

For information on preparing for an EX process, please visit the following website: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/sas-sde/ex/appl-eng.htm

For information on Public Service Key Leadership Competencies (will be assessed at the interview phase only), please visit http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/klcp-pccl-eng.asp

Persons interested must submit, by the closing date, a complete application. Your application must consist of a covering letter which demonstrates clearly that you fully meet the screening criteria (i.e. including the education and/or occupational certification and experience, whether identified as Essential or Asset Qualifications) as well as a résumé.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE. Your application can also be sent by e-mail OR regular mail OR fax OR courier, in which case you must indicate the process reference number and your application must be received at the latest on the closing date. Please do not deliver your application in person.

Candidates invited to the interview may be required to bring proof of their education credentials and/or occupational certification.

Reference checks will be sought; candidates are expected to bring their list of references to the interview (2 supervisors, 2 colleagues and 2 subordinates).

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.