Chief of Staff to the Chief Science Advisor

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff similar EX-02 positions within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and its portfolio.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential AND asset qualifications. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Please note it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. If you believe that you meet the experience factors listed in the 'Asset Qualifications', please demonstrate how by providing concrete examples using the above-mentioned requested format. Please note that resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a Master’s or PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution * in economics, sociology, statistics, commerce or business administration, public administration, international relations or affairs, science or science policy, or in a field directly relevant to the position.

* Recognized post-secondary institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs. It is the candidate's responsibility to demonstrate that the degree/program held has been approved by a "recognized" Canadian post-secondary institution. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

1. Recent ** and significant *** experience in providing strategic advice, both in writing and orally, to senior management officials (Assistant Deputy Minister level or equivalent or higher) on high priority and high complex issues pertaining to science and research.

2. Significant *** experience in working in partnership with all of the following:
a) Federal departments and/or separate agencies; and
b) Academic institutions; and
c) Scientific institutions.

3. Significant *** experience in managing communications.

4. Experience in managing human **** and financial ***** resources.

** Recent: within the last two (2) years.

*** Significant: Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task at a senior level (director level and equivalent or higher).

**** Human resources management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate they have supervised staff and assigned work for at least two (2) consecutive years. Applicants must indicate the number of staff they supervised.

***** Financial resources management: Applicants must show evidence of developing and managing a budget for at least two (2) consecutive years. Applicants must indicate the size of the budget they managed.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in the development or review of Memorandum to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submissions.

2. Experience in representing an organization at a senior level (director level and equivalent or higher) in international forums.

3. Experience managing the office of a senior management official (Assistant Deputy Minister level and equivalent or higher).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of the Government’s science agenda and priorities relevant to the Office of the Chief Science Advisor.

2. Knowledge of key domestic and international stakeholders in the area of science and science advice to governments.

COMPETENCIES:

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaboration 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)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel.

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

While online application is the preferred method, YOUR APPLICATION CAN ALSO BE SENT BY E-MAIL at the following address: in which case you must clearly indicate the selection process number for this job advertisement on your cover letter and/or resume. Also, your application must be received at the latest on the closing date.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Various assessment tools may be used.

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

Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time during the process.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process. A cut-off score may also be used at any stage of assessment.

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.

If you have a Personal Record Identifier (PRI), please include it 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.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their referees (2 supervisors, 2 peers, 2 subordinates). Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

You will also be required to provide proof of education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

For information on the New Key Leadership Competencies, please visit the following website: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/klcp-pccl-eng.asp.

For information on preparing for an EX appointment process, please visit http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/sas-sde/ex/pexap-ppnvpc-eng.htm.

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.