Senior Program Officer (Specialist)

Important messages

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

You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions HOW you meet the essential education and experience and any applicable asset experience factors listed.

Details should include: a) Name of the department/organization where the experience was acquired, b) Title of the position occupied, c) duration for which the experience was acquired, d) Specific details of the tasks, projects, and accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired (maximum 500 words). It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential and asset education and experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties

• Ensure computer-related expertise during the inspection or investigation process in order to find or recover evidences which enables moving forward on files;
• Provide interpretation, information and functional guidance and direction to program officers on processes, compliance and monitoring;
• Analyze and resolve issues related to compliance and regulatory requirements;
• Lead and participate in committees, project teams, working groups, initiatives, investigations and projects;
• Assess the impact of new and revised policies and the effect on service delivery;
• Prepare briefings and reports on program activities and issues;
• Conduct complex inspections and investigations related to the enforcement of legislation.

This process will be used to fill a position within the Web, Social Media & Investigation Unit. The Web, Social Media & Investigations Unit mandate is to conduct inspections online and investigations of businesses or individuals to ensure compliance with the Tobacco Act.

Work environment

Want to join a dynamic team working in a Regional Program that focuses on tobacco and vaping products?

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to create a fully assessed pool which may be used to staff permanent or temporary positions at this group and level, with various linguistic profiles, security requirements or conditions of employment in the Regulatory Operations and Regions Branch, of Health Canada in Montréal, Québec.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 with specialization in the legal field AND in computer science, information technology, cyber investigation, computer forensics (other possible certifications in francophone universities: cyberfraude, cyberenquête).

During the evaluation process, candidates will be required to provide copies of their diplomas.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
*Recent AND significant experience in computer forensics, including Web/Social Media platforms and with inspection/investigation forensic softwares.
Experience in interpretation and enforcement of legislations and regulations.
Experience in providing advice and guidance to management.
Experience in preparing and/or providing training.
*Recent experience is defined as work experience acquired within the past five years.
*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with performing these duties full-time for a minimum period of 1 year.

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

Experience:
*Recent AND significant experience in conducting virtual inspections or investigations.

Please note:
*Recent experience is defined as work experience acquired within the past five years.
*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with performing these duties full-time for a minimum period of 1 year.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
1. Oral communication
2. Written communication
3. Ability to coordinate multiple activities and respond to competing and urgent priorities.
4. Thinking and acting
5. Teamwork
6. Interpersonal relations
7. Respectful of diversity
8. Committment and Ethics

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

Organizational Needs:
Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the four designated Employment Equity groups to address demonstrated under-representation: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Operational Requirement:
Willingness to adjust work hours on occasion based on operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance.
Overtime, including weekends may be required on short notice.
Hold a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

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

Timeline:
This process is expected to be completed in 2 months.

The evaluation process:
1) Curriculum vitae review and screening questions
2) Assessment of competencies
3) Reference checks

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

Candidates with disabilities preventing them from applying online, are asked to contact us toll free at 1-800-645-5605 and press '0' for assistance.

Candidates 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.

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.