Director, Geological Survey of Canada

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

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE : Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications.

Applicants must use the education/experience factors as headers and write up to two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each factor, using concrete examples.

Resumes will be used only as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the essential and asset screening criteria (Education and Experience) will result in the rejection of your application. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the centre of action for government research and policy regarding energy, mining, forestry and earth sciences. It has an exciting mandate that is central to Government of Canada priorities. Our organization is dynamic, creative and innovative.

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory.
A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff the above-mentioned position or positions with similar requirements within Natural Resources Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 6 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural science or engineering.

Degree equivalency

Experience in planning, managing and delivery of geoscientific research.

Experience in liaising with senior officials and technical experts at various levels in government, industry associations, private companies and nongovernment organizations.

Experience in directly managing human and financial resources.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the political, economic and social issues within the region and the impact on the Geological Survey of Canada/Lands and Minerals Sector/Natural Resources Canada.

Knowledge of earth sciences, particularly its relevance and application to the responsible development of natural resources.

Knowledge of how the Geological Survey of Canada/Lands and Minerals Sector activities contribute to the priorities of government within the mandate of the department.

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

Note : Definitions of the key leadership competencies can be found at the
following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professionaldevelopment/
key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effectiveineffective-behaviours.html

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

Asset Education:

Graduation with a Masters or Doctorate from a recognized postsecondary institution natural science or engineering.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requirement to work long hours.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Other assessment methods may be used.

REFERENCE CHECK: Applicants MUST provide IN THEIR APPLICATION the name and coordinates of the following six (6) references:
- 2 supervisors (current and past)
- 2 peers
- 2 employees
***A referee must have supervised you for a minimum of 6 months

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

Performance agreements and talent management results may be used in the process.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian
Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/public-servicejobs/
canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building 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 Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received
relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.