Director

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

Candidates are asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for each essential and asset criteria (education and experience). Candidates will have to provide concrete examples, for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria in one or two paragraphs of 500 words or less. 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 your answers to the screening questions. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) will result in the rejection of your application.

Note: A cover letter is not required as the screening questions will be used for screening purposes.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is always looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our Executive team. Our success lies in a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. Are you looking for an environment that offers many challenges with the opportunity to work on high profile issues? If you wish to contribute significantly by sharing your expertise, knowledge and initiative in the achievement of government priorities, we may have the job opportunity for you.

Intent of the process

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level may be considered for deployment or may be assessed in the advertised appointment process as the other applicants from other groups and levels. This process is to staff the position of Regional Director, Canadian Wildlife Service, Atlantic Region, and the position of Director, Environmental Emergencies, Environmental Protection Branch, and it could also be used to establish a pool of partially or fully assessed candidates to staff similar positions within the Public Service across Canada at the same group and level on an indeterminate or temporary basis including Acting Assignments.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (for all positions)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (For all positions):

Significant experience* in directing policy, programs or regulation development on complex** matters relevant to the organization

Experience in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders such as central agencies, other government departments, non-governmental organizations, or indigenous communities

Experience in briefing senior management (Director General and above) on sensitive and complex** issues

Experience in managing*** human and financial resources

NOTES:

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least three years.

**Complex refers to at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multi-dimensional; multijurisdictional; confidential; affecting many partners or stakeholders; precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service; having the potential for significant media coverage.

***Managing means having direct authority for people reporting to you and directing an overall team of more than 5 people, and having managed a budget.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE (APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS):

Management experience in a regional office

Experience in the management of grants and contributions based programs

Experience in managing the implementation of environmental regulations

EXPERIENCE (FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES, EPB):

Experience in environmental emergencies

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE (For all positions):

Knowledge of government decision-making processes and machinery

Knowledge of current issues, trends and best practices relating to the management of the public service

KEY 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)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE (Applicable to all positions):

Knowledge of current context and challenges relevant to Environment and Climate Change’s mandate

Knowledge of federal conservation agenda, mandate, legislation and programs

Knowledge of current context and challenges relevant to conservation in the province where the position is staffed

FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES, EPB:

Knowledge of emergency management programming in Canada

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing 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

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.