Senior Business Officer (Payments)

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THE BEST IN THE WEST

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking for Senior Business Officers (Payments) to join our team. Are you one of those persons with a great balance of people skills coupled with strong financial analysis skills? If that describes you to a “T”, we have an exciting opportunity for you within our organization!

HOW TO APPLY: For this process, we will accept applications through www.jobs.gc.ca (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-VAN-134 in the subject line.

Work environment

WD makes strategic investments to grow the Canadian economy with a focus on business development, innovation and community development. WD was ranked as the #2 Best Place to Work according to the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey, and we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates.

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and play well with others. As Senior Business Officer (Payments), you will be challenged to connect with people, build relationships, and be part of a dynamic team that administers the financial components of our programs. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Western Canadians, you want to work here.

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory and will be used to staff various potential future opportunities such as assignments, secondments, acting and indeterminate appointments in our Vancouver regional office.

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)

Recent* and significant** experience:
• Reviewing financial statements or other financial analysis to evaluate financial sustainability of organizations;

• Negotiating and monitoring agreements involving external parties.

• Developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with clients, or partners or stakeholders.

• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

*Recent is defined as relevant experience gained within the past three years.

**Significant is defined as relevant experience normally acquired through the full time performance of duties for at least two years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• interpreting financial statements and providing related advice, including analysis and assessment
• assessment of financial strength and viability of a for-profit or not-for-profit organization in relation to a funding application or business plan

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented; and
• Communication (Oral and Written)

Conditions of Employment:
• Reliability security clearance
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion as required.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Commerce, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience factors used in screening.
• Working with external stakeholders in the financial administration of an agreement between two parties

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of economic development and diversification issues in Western Canada

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.