Senior Program Officer (Specialist) - Inventory

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

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

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.

Does this sound like you?
 I thrive in a dynamic work environment.
 I have strong analytical skills.
 I pay attention to details. Producing high quality work is important to me.
 I actively listen and respect the opinions of others.

If you recognize yourself in this description we encourage you to consider a career with Health Canada!

We are accepting applications until May 26, 2019 to create an inventory of qualified candidates. However, you should apply now! Applications will be pulled as positions are identified for staffing. The first pull and review of applications will be completed on December 17, 2018.

You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions HOW you meet the essential education and experience and any applicable asset experience factors listed.

Details should include: a) Name of the department/organization where the experience was acquired, b) Title of the position occupied, c) Duration for which the experience was acquired, d) Specific details of the tasks, projects, and accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired (maximum 500 words). It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential and asset education and experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé.

We strongly recommend that, when answering screening questions, you use the STAR method: S-Situation, T-Tasks, A-Actions, R-Results.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties

• Provide interpretation, information and functional guidance and direction to program officers on processes, compliance and monitoring;
• Play a key role in supporting the Unit Manager for planning, quality assurance and coordination of the program delivery;
• Analyze and resolve issues related to compliance and regulatory requirements;
• Represent the Program in committees, project teams, working groups, initiatives, investigations and projects;
• Assess the impact of new and revised policies and the effect on service delivery;
• Prepare briefings and reports on program activities and issues;
• Plan, coordinate and implement training and mentoring for new and existing staff; Provide input into training plans developed by regional and national program for new/updated regulations, policies and guidelines;
• Conduct complex inspections and investigations related to the enforcement of legislation (as needed).

Work environment

Would you like to be part of a dynamic team responsible for implementing and enforcing compliance to the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act?

The Eastern Region office of the Tobacco and Vaping Compliance and Enforcement Program is located at the Guy-Favreau Complex in downtown Montreal, close to various public transit options (Subway, bus, commuter train), the Place des festivals where many major events are organized, to show venues, shopping centres and a large choice of restaurants. Within the Guy-Favreau Complex itself, you will find a gym, a pool, restaurants, a bank and many other amenities.

We offer measures to reconcile work and family life by offering the possibility of flexible and compressed work schedules.

Intent of the process

We currently have an opening in the Web, Social Media and Investigation unit in Montreal for an indeterminate period.

This unit’s mandate is to conduct online inspections and investigations of regulated parties to ensure compliance with the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act.

In addition to the duties listed above, the person who will take up this role will be called upon to contribute to the implementation of the online inspection program, in the drafting procedures, the selection of tools and in ensuring IT expertise throughout the development and implementation of the online inspection program.

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff 1 indeterminately position, 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 group and level with various language requirements (French or English essential or CBC/CBC) and 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 resultof 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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Eudcation :

A law Degree from a recognized post-secondary establishment.

During the evaluation process, candidates will be required to provide copies of their diplomas.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in interpretation or enforcement of legislations and regulations.
Experience in providing advice and guidance to management.

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

Assets Qualifications:

*Recent AND significant experience in conducting virtual inspections or investigations.
*Recent AND significant experience in using softwares to collect evidence on the Internet.
Experience in preparing and/or providing training.
Experience in project management.
Work experience at Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada.

Please note:
*Recent experience is defined as work experience acquired within the past five years.
*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with performing these duties full-time for a minimum period of 6 months.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
1. Effective oral and written communication
2. Priority management
3. Thinking and acting
4. Interpersonal relations
5. Respectful of diversity
6. Initiative
7. Committment and Ethics

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

Organizational Needs:
Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the four designated Employment Equity groups to address demonstrated under-representation: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Operational Requirement:
Willingness to adjust work hours on occasion based on operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status: security clearance.
Overtime, including weekends may be required on short notice.
Hold a valid driver’s licence
Willingness to travel.

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

EVALUATION

Timeline:

The evaluation process:

An exam may be administered
A situation scenario could be done
An interview may be administered
Reference checks may be sought
The application of one or more asset(s) could be done.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of the effective written communication competency.

COMMUNICATIONS

We are accepting applications until May 26, 2019 to create an inventory of qualified candidates. However, you should apply now! Applications will be pulled as positions are identified for staffing. The first pull and review of applications will be completed on December 17, 2018.

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

It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the Health Canada contact involved in this selection process of any change of contact information during the selection process and during the validity period of the pool.

Candidates must provide a valid email address as all communication for this process will be conducted by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown senders (some email systems block these types of email).

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the HC contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans 4) Religious reasons or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

Candidates with disabilities preventing them from applying online, are asked to contact us toll free at 1-800-645-5605 and press '0' for assistance.

Candidates 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.

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.