Senior Policy Advisor/Manager

Update: The poster has been amended to reflect the correct language for Experience 4.

Also, please note that there was no screening question indicated for the education criteria. Please demonstrate how you meet this criteria (essential and asset education) by providing your answer in the additional information box provided at the end.

Thank you.

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Duties

Transport Canada has recently created a new Center of Excellence on Strategic Investments. We (the Center) will support significant acquisitions and investments in Crown corporations, alternative financing arrangements within the public sector and possible asset recycling‎. By joining us, you would work on some of the most fascinating projects of the Government of Canada such as the $4B VIA Rail High Frequency Rail proposal and the $130M bypass Railway in Lac-Mégantic.

As an employee of the Center of Excellence, your duties would include:

Investment Planning & Analysis
• Analysis of complex investments and/or divestitures
o Value for money analysis
o Developing and evaluating project/investment structures
o Market sounding
• Expert advice, recommendations and briefings to senior management, Minister and Central Agencies such as Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Finance Canada.
• Commercial elements of Cabinet documents and Treasury Board submission
• Contract for expert advisory services

Or

Transactions & Projects
• Implementation of one large complex investment or divestiture:
o Project management strategies
o Commercial terms and conditions
o Allocation of risks
o Financial and payment considerations
o Proponent selection methodologies
o Leading and supporting complex negotiations
o Execution of complex transactions
• Expert advice, recommendations and briefings to senior management, Minister and Central Agencies
• Contract for expert advisory services

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertised process is to staff two (2) Bilingual Imperative Indeterminate positions at Transport Canada, in the National Capital Region. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to meet current and future staffing needs of various tenures and linguistic profiles at Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

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)

EDUCATION
ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.*

*Note: the economic and statistic curriculum normally associated with an MBA is considered an acceptable specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* experience working on large scale** investments, projects or procurements.

EX2: Significant* experience in researching and performing quantitative and/or financial analysis of potential investments.

EX3: Significant* experience in preparing strategic decision-making documents and making strategic recommendations to senior decision-makers.***

EX4: Experience in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

EX5: Significant* experience in negotiations with external stakeholders related to large scale** investments, projects and/or procurements.

*Significant experience refers to the complexity and diversity of issues handled and the level of autonomy demonstrated, which is normally associated with the performance of duties for at least three (3) years.
** Large scale refers to investments, projects and/or procurement with cumulative value at approximately $100M.
*** Senior decision-makers refer to individual(s) holding Vice-President or equivalent position(s) in the private sector or Assistant Deputy Minister or equivalent position(s) in the Public Sector.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
KO1: Knowledge of alternative forms of investment or procurement (e.g. such as Public Private Partnership, Shared Governance Organizations, Alternative Service Providers, Crown Corporations or Privatization).
KO2: Knowledge of corporate finance principles (e.g. rate of return, value for money, asset management accounting)
KO3: Knowledge of commercial and business law and principles.
KO4: Knowledge of project management practices.
KO5: Knowledge of risk management practices.

COMPETENCIES
CO1: Business acumen.
CO2: Management Excellence.
CO3: Demonstrated integrity and respect of others.
CO4: Working effectively with others.

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EDUCATION
AED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics or a discipline relevant to large infrastructure or transportation investments or projects.
AED2: Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.
AED3: Professional designation in a field relevant to the position (such as CFA, CPA, or PMP).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience with infrastructure or transportation investments or projects.
AEX2: Experience in coordinating or supporting senior level governance structure.****
AEX3: Experience in the management of complex contractual relationships or commercial dispute.
AEX4: Experience performing corporate finance analysis.
AEX5: Experience with managing issues related to commercial law.

**** Senior governance structure refer to decision making committees composed of at least one individual(s) holding Vice-President or equivalent position(s) in the private sector or Assistant Deputy Minister or equivalent position(s) in the public sector.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.
OR2: Willing and able to travel for work.

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

A written ''take-home'' exam will be administered during the weekend of September 14 – September 17. Candidates will not be required to travel for the exam.

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.