Business Manager

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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

Work environment

Do you thrive on change and exciting new projects? Do you want to connect with an amazing team of professionals who share your passion and commitment to excellence? If you’re a motivated team player, eager to make an impact and want to work on diverse projects that keep you challenged every day, don’t delay and apply today!

We are a team of dedicated, dynamic and talented professionals looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our community of thousands of talented and diverse employees. Our employees make a difference in the lives of Canadians by bringing a range of skill and experience to the work they do.

At DFO/CCG, we are proud to:
• Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics;
• Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees;
• Provide wide-ranging career opportunities;
• Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development;
• Be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017 and 2018.

Now’s your chance to join an industry leader and help shape Canada’s future!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one vacant position. This process may be used to staff similar positions in various locations of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an *acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*Acceptable combination is defined as education relevant to the duties of the position and 2 years working experience relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in financial management, such as budget planning and monitoring, financial analysis and reporting.

Significant* experience in interpreting or analyzing policies and providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

Significant* experience collaborating internally in a complex multidisciplinary organization or environment.

Experience in human resources, including managing employees and human resources planning.

* Significant is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of approximately two (2) years in terms of amount, complexity and diversity of work handled.

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

Post-secondary degree from a recognized university with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics or eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (i.e. CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in financial management, such as budget planning and monitoring, financial analysis and reporting with a budget of $10M or more.

Significant* experience in human resources, including managing employees and human resource planning in a unionized environment.

Experience in capital investment planning, including development of strategic plans, project approval and reporting documents.

* Significant is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of approximately two (2) years in terms of amount, complexity and diversity of work handled.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to analyze and evaluate financial and administrative issues
Ability to supervise, plan, organize and prioritize work

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and internal clients
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results
Communication skills

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

Willingness to work overtime when required.

Willingness to travel within Canada.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

The depth and breadth of experience may be considered in selecting candidates for further consideration. In such a case, only the top ranking candidates will be invited to the next phase of the evaluation.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualification in your application.

Communication skills may be assessed using your application.

Please provide contact information for at least 3 references as part of your application, one of which must be your current supervisor.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.