Senior Innovation Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

Imagine you have a great business idea. It could really take off. You just need a little help. You find a few government programs, but they all sound like the same thing. It’s too complicated. Forget it.

Help change the story.

Every year governments fund hundreds of businesses, offer them experts and facilities. But if businesses can’t find the right programs, they can’t take advantage of them. We’re changing that, through a really smart digital platform and a network of Innovation Advisors across the country.

Canada is in an innovation race, and your job could be to give Canadian entrepreneurs the leg up.

As a Senior Innovation Advisor, you’d be the “face” of government to business. So you’ll need to be constantly in-the-know about all of the programs and services we offer them. You’ll need to have an eye for spotting game-changing companies. And you’ll need to be the kind of person who can work the room and spread the word about everything government can do to help entrepreneurs scale up, grow and create the jobs of the future.

You have grit. You get things done. You make things happen. Sound like you? Then we think you’d make a great addition to the Innovation Canada team.

As a Senior Innovation Advisor, your main job will be to be a driver in bringing together a customized team of government experts, strategic advice, an 18-month service plan and regular follow-up to help proven high-growth firms scale up faster.

Intent of the process

Our intention is to staff positions in the following locations:

Calgary (Alberta) – 1 position
Edmonton (Alberta) – 1 position
Vancouver (British Columbia) – 3 positions
Moncton (New Brunswick) – 1 position
St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) – 1 position
Ottawa (Ontario) – 2 positions
Toronto (Ontario) – 4 positions
Gatineau (Québec) – 1 position
Montréal (Québec) – 2 positions
Québec (Québec) – 1 position

- This process is designed to accept on-going applications and to appoint when needs arise while the inventory is open.

- A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates might be created to staff similar positions in ISED.

- Only your first application will be considered – so don’t hit submit until you’re 100% ready!

Positions to be filled: 17

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, science, business or a related field.

A combination of education, experience and training could be considered as an equivalency.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant* experience as an entrepreneur and /or in the private sector, including some experience in business management, preferably in a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME).

Experience in building and managing collaborative relationships with businesses and/or government departments to achieve common goals/objectives.

Experience researching and interpreting information and communicating effectively both in writing and verbally.

Experience in developing and commercializing products or services, with demonstrable outcomes.

*Significant: depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
Some positions in bilingual designated areas could require a bilingual profile of BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of project management methodologies, including knowledge of how to: establish project scope and deliverables; support implementation project plans and evaluate outcomes; and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of business development and client relationship management.

COMPETENCIES:

Results Orientation
Conceptual and Analytical Ability
Teamwork
Client Focus
Self-knowing and self-development
Relationship Management and Collaboration
Leadership
Written Communication
Oral Communication

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

EDUCATION (Asset qualifications):

Master of Business Administration.

Significant business training, such as university courses, PMP training, business certification, etc.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (Asset qualifications):

Recent* experience as an entrepreneur and /or in the private sector, including some experience in business management, preferably in a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME).

Significant** experience in building and managing collaborative relationships with businesses and/or government departments to achieve common goals/objectives.

*Recent: acquired within the last 5 years.
**Significant: depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of 5 years.

KNOWLEDGE (Asset qualifications):

Knowledge of one of the following: the Canadian innovation ecosystem, Canadian business dynamics, commercialization of technology or services, or related economic and strategic issues.

Knowledge of the regional and local public and private funding programs or sources, expertise and facilities, as well as an awareness of global opportunities relevant to innovative SMEs.

*** Please note that assets could be used as a volume management tool. ***

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- A valid driver's licence and access to the use of a vehicle are required.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime occasionally.
- Ability and willingness to work outside of the core hours.***

***Core hours are: Monday to Friday, between the 7 am and 6 pm.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Please note that we will only accept applications via the GC job website. Make sure to submit your application by clicking on ``Apply online``.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.