Director, National Capital Management and Project Delivery

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff an indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff future and similar positions at DFO. Results of this recruitment process may be used for similar positions in other federal government departments and agencies.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet ESSENTIAL AND ASSET education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria." It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

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

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in setting the strategic direction for and leading the delivery of a complex** national program of diverse real property, corporate or internal services.

Significant* experience in providing strategic and operational briefings to senior management, including Assistant Deputy Minister level and above.

Experience in leading an organization through a period of significant change related to program or service delivery; client service orientation, or organizational design.

Significant* experience in managing human and financial resources.

Notes:
*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities acquired over a minimum period of two (2) years.

**Complex program is normally defined as having at least two (2) of the following characteristics: is multidimensional, is of a confidential nature, affects multiple partners or stakeholders, creates a precedent or has a major impact on the Department or the public service, or potentially attracts wide media coverage.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the priorities of the Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and how these affect Real Property

Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies related to real property & environmental management.

Knowledge of trends and best practices in the fields of real property.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in developing and implementing strategies, policies, processes and standards in the field of Real Property Capital planning and economic or investment analysis.

Experience in leading significant change in complicated environments related to Capital Management.

Experience in consulting, negotiating and managing complex projects involving internal or external stakeholders with competing interests.

Experience in managing complex engineering projects and providing strategic advice and briefings to senior officials in matter of investment management.

Organizational Needs:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Candidates invited to the interview may be required to bring proof of their education credentials and/or occupational certification.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any phase of the selection process.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE. While online application is the preferred method, your application can also be sent by e-mail, in which case you must indicate the process reference number and your application must be received at the latest on the closing date.

Email application should be sent to the contact person indicated on the job advertisement.

Should you decide to apply by email, please provide the following :

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet ESSENTIAL AND ASSET education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria." It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

For information on preparing for an EX process, please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/links-interest/three-steps-successful-job-interviews/participating-appointment-processes.html.

For information on Public Service Key Leadership Competencies (will be assessed at the interview phase only), please visit http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/klcp-pccl-eng.asp

Persons 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.

Notifications will be published through the jobs-emplois.gc.ca site. Applicants are responsible to refer to the site for any and all announcements deriving from this process.

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.