Senior Business Officer - Anticipatory

Important messages

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking for Senior Business Officers to join our team. If you are motivated and want to make a difference, show us what you've got!

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 the good old fashioned way. If you prefer, send your documents to with the position title and reference number 19-WCO-EA-EDM-701 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 is thrilled to have placed 2nd overall in the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey as one of the best federal departments to work for; this coming from your future co-workers says a lot about our amazing organization! WD is also recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and a Top Employer in Alberta!

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and play well with others. As a Senior Business Officer, you will be challenged to connect with people, build relationships, and develop creative approaches to addressing challenges or opportunities related to economic development in the West. 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 is an anticipatory process to create a pool of fully qualified candidates to be used for future staffing needs in our Edmonton or Calgary regional office. The pool can be used for indeterminate, term or acting appointments as well as deployments, assignments or secondments. At the end, we are willing to share the pool of candidates with our federal public service partners who have similar needs.

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)

• Completion of a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience in:
• Evaluating economic development or related project proposals, applications for funding or business plans;
• Reviewing financial statements or other financial analysis to evaluate financial sustainability of organizations;
• Negotiating project agreements and monitoring progress against agreements throughout the lifecycle of a project;
• Developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance economic development initiatives or projects; and
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management including the preparation of briefing notes.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• of how Western Economic Development (WD) and other federal, provincial and regional/municipal economic programs/policies support economic development and diversification in Western Canada;
• of key factors influencing the Canadian economy and of the current economic and business trends, opportunities and challenges in Alberta; and
• knowledge of Canada’s priorities and initiatives to support cluster growth and economic inclusiveness.

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

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

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

Degree equivalency

Experience in:
• Delivering presentations to and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
• Delivering or developing initiatives through Grants and Contributions programs.
• Processing financial claims under a Contribution Agreement model.

Knowledge:
• of Transfer Payment Policy and related policy governing the delivery of repayable or non-repayable Contributions in a Regional Development Agency context; and
• of key project or stakeholder management systems used in WD, e.g., Microsoft Dynamic CRM, Adobe Writer, Project Gateway, etc.
• of the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion as required.

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.