Program Advisor / Program Manager

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** ** ** ATTENTION - SPECIFIC DIRECTIVES TO FOLLOW ** ** **
** ** ** Application process for this selection process ** ** **

Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, they are required to answer THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS clearly demonstrating with concrete examples in how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. All screening questions must be answered. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the positions. You will not have further opportunity to provide additional information. Providing the same answer for each qualification will result in your application being rejected. A maximum of 500 words will be accepted per screening question. Comments such as “refer to my attached resume” will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

PLEASE NOTE that there are no screening questions pertaining to the asset criteria for the application process. Candidates will be solicited at a later date for this information.

We anticipate that this process will be completed by the end of February 2019. We ask that all applicants provide requested information promptly and make themselves available for assessments.

Those selected will be confirmed with short notice.

Intent of the process

Currently, there are 2 vacant positions - one PM-4 and one PM-5. However, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education :

PM-04 and PM-05:

ED1. A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience :

PM-04:

EX1. Experience in researching, developing and making recommendations related to program policies OR procedures OR guidelines.
EX2. Experience in coordinating OR representing organizations in committees OR working groups OR public consultations.
EX3. Experience in providing advice and direction on program product and service options to meet client’s requirements


PM-05 :

EX4. Experience in planning and leading projects OR initiatives related to program policies OR procedures OR guidelines OR delivery
EX5. Experience in leading committees OR working groups OR public consultations.
EX6. Experience in providing oral and written recommendations to middle management on program policies OR procedures OR guidelines OR delivery

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, French Essential, CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

Abilities and personal suitabilities :

PM-04 and PM-05:

Written Communication: Able to effectively transmit ideas in writing using carefully worded, appropriate, and correct language.

Oral Communication: Able to effectively communicate ideas orally through a dynamic approach that is adapted to the audience

Dependability: The capacity to be trusted to perform duties with minimum supervision and in an honest and proper manner.

Thoroughness: Conscientiously attends to detail in order to produce precise and error-free work.

Client Oriented: Strives to establish relationships with clients/customers/partners and to achieve high client/customer satisfaction by providing quality services or products that meet their wants, needs and expectations.

Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

Respectful of Diversity: Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of people from various backgrounds and with varying viewpoints. Understands what to say or not to say in order to avoid offending, degrading, insulting or injuring someone. Promotes a healthy work environment.

Teamwork: Works in a positive and harmonious fashion with team members to achieve common goals.

Action oriented: Makes decisions and takes action quickly despite constraints that must be faced.

*All communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate on "Judgement".

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 university
AED2. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience :

PM-04 and PM-05

AEX1. Experience in consulting with clients and stakeholders* to negotiate and arrange for program products and services
AEX2. Experience implementing Web 2.0 technologies in the federal government
AEX3. Experience applying Treasury Board standards for federal websites
AEX4. Experience working on website content or communication products
AEX5. Experience working in a science-based organization
AEX6. Experience in preparation of budgets and financial forecasts


PM-05

AEX7. Significant and recent** experience in managing the various stages*** in a project/program/case.
AEX8. Experience in writing and quality control of two (2) or more types of documents. Examples may include: communication products, action plans, HR plans, business plans, operational plans, strategic plans, briefing materials, policies, procedures, directives, correspondence, web products OR reports
AEX9. Experience in a database or platform such as JIRA software, Nuxeo platform OR MECS technology
AEX10. Experience in analyzing issues and providing financial and procurement guidance at a division or program level to senior management****, including trend analysis, planning and reporting.
AEX11. Experience using Financial Accounting System, such as SAP or other equivalent application.
AEX12. Experience in providing guidance on staffing plans and classification actions, including planning and reporting at a division or program level to senior management.

Stakeholders* is defined as representatives of the industry sector, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or the general public or internal departmental collaborators or interdepartmental collaborators.

Significant and recent** is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

Various stages*** must have experience in completing all stages in managing a project/program/case such as initiating, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and controlling, reporting, communication and closing.

Senior Management**** refers to director level and above.

Operational Requirements:
Ability to travel occasionally
Ability to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security :
Various security levels, Enhanced Reliability, Secret

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

Please note that depending on the number of applicants, needs and HR plans, we may be applying asset criteria and/or ranking for the purpose of managing the volume of applicants.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination will be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the operational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

If you are an employee of the Public Service, please include your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) in your application, clearly indicate your SUBSTANTIVE GROUP AND LEVEL and your EMPLOYMENT STATUS (indeterminate, determinate, casual, agency, contract, etc.). Note: If you are hired for a determinate period of time, please indicate the start and end date of your current employment. Proof of your employment tenure will be required, upon request.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Proof of education will be required at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Proof of citizenship will be required.

Candidates who have been fully assessed and found to have met all essential qualifications except official language requirements may update their second-language evaluation (SLE) results for as long as the pool is valid.

All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users. Failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.