Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations

Important messages

Are YOU ready for the executive level? This could be YOUR best career move! Come build a stronger West with us!

At Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Western Canada. WD has been recognized as one of the top organizations to work for according to the Public Service Employee Survey 2017 results.

HOW TO APPLY:
For this process, we will accept applications through PSRS but we are also accepting resumes and cover letters by email. If you prefer, send your documents to with the position title and reference number 18-WCO-EA-EDM-516 in the subject line.

Duties

The Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations is accountable to the regional Assistant Deputy Minister for the direction of economic research and analysis; identification of emerging policy issues; direction of regional strategic and business planning activities; management of horizontal issues in a multi-lateral/multi-stakeholder environment; consultation and advocacy activities; negotiation of bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements; direction of Grants & Contributions funds and managing projects within a 'virtual environment' that brings together the ideas, skills, experience and expertise of staff within the Region and across the Department.

Intent of the process

To staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future term, indeterminate, acting, assignment, secondment or deployment opportunities within WD and the federal public service.

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)

Education:
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in business or public administration, commerce, economics, political science, or in a field related to the duties of the positon.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in advising and briefing Ministers, Deputy Ministers, or senior executives.
• Experience in public policy analysis and in managing policy research activities.
• Experience in managing policy issues.
• Experience in developing partnerships and building consensus with internal and external clients (e.g. other levels of government, academia, think tanks, private sector organizations).
• Experience in managing human and financial resources. (Please indicate number of employees supervised as well as the size and type of budget managed).

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

Asset Qualifications:
• Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related area to the position.
• Experience working in an organization (public or private) focused on economic development.
• Depth, breadth and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the trends and policy issues relating to regional economic development in Alberta and in Western Canada.
• Knowledge of the objectives and priorities of the Federal and Provincial government, particularly in relation to regional economic development.
• Ability to communication effectively – orally and in writing.

Key Leadership Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy;
• Mobilize People;
• Uphold Integrity and Respect;
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change; and
• Achieve Results

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

• Increase Employment Equity representation.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance;
• Willingness to travel frequently; and
• Willingness to work overtime

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

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.