Senior Advisor

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

1. The ability to communicate orally and in writing may be evaluated throughout the entire process.

2. By submitting your application, you declare that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and free from plagiarism. In accordance to the Public Service Employment Act, art.69, fraud may lead to (but not limited to) appointments being revoked.

3. DO NOT send a cover letter. Screening questions will replace the cover letters. We will NOT read cover letters.

4. Each question is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a simple question requiring a YES or NO answer. If your answer is “yes”, the second part will ask to fully demonstrate how you obtained this qualification by responding to sub-questions.

5. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

6. You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and asset qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through online screening questions. Your resume will need to corroborate the information. It is NOT sufficient to simply state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Through your screening question answers, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Failure to provide the above information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from the process.

7. You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (Junk mail).

8. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Veterans Affairs Canada with various tenures (assignment, secondment, acting, specified period or indeterminate) as well as various security requirements and various linguistic profiles.

Please take note that despite the location specified, this process could be used to fill positions in other locations across Canada.

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)

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

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#as

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Experience in establishing effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Significant experience in advising senior management (Director, Lieutenant-Colonel, equivalent or higher) on complex issues.

Significant experience in developing strategic initiatives, policies or programs.

Experience in supervising employees.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in managing financial and human resources.

Experience in leading a team that is geographically dispersed at multiple locations.

Experience in staffing in the Public Service.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to implement and manage multiple projects, to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to provide strategic options, advice or guidance.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Supervisor Level):

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)

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building and maintaining a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of one or more of Employment Equity groups (Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women) may be considered and/or selected for appointment to fulfill the organizational needs.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Willing and able to travel when required.
Willing and able to carry a departmental Blackberry at all time.

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

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.