Senior Advisor, Program Delivery (Events management)

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions at this group and level with various linguistic profiles and security requirements, conditions of employment as well as various tenures.

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:

A secondary school diploma or combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

a) Significant* experience in planning, leading and directing logistics for large conferences** or similar events.

b) Significant* experience in liaising with event stakeholders in senior positions such as clients, partners and participants.

c) Experience in building and maintaining networks of service providers (i.e. venues, suppliers, vendors).

d) Experience in providing strategic advice and preparing summary reports for senior management***.

e) Experience in establishing and managing budgets as well as negotiating and managing contracts.

* Significant experience refers to depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through the performance of duties for at least three years.
** Large Conference is defined as a Conference or Workshop of more than 400 people.
*** Senior Management is defined as a Director level or equivalent.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

a) Knowledge of project management principals and methods.

Abilities:

a) Ability to analyse problems and propose and implement solutions.

b) Ability to lead and develop junior staff.

c) Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

d) Ability to communicate effectively orally.

e) Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:

a) Reliability
b) Effective interpersonal skills
c) Initiative
d) Judgement
e) Respectful of diversity

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Diploma in project or event management.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

Experience using various tools and technologies to manage networks and deliver events (e.g. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, surveys, social media and other web 2.0 platforms, virtual meeting software, interactive event tools, etc).

Experience in developing a strategic logistics plan for multiple events within a business cycle.

Asset Knowledge:

Knowledge of Government of Canada policies and processes related to event coordination and management, including travel.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.