Formation Business Manager

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within various units and locations with the Department of National Defence.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in management, business, or commerce.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in planning, coordinating, and managing a program or project.

Experience in formulating strategic and operational direction, plans, and reports.

Experience in analyzing the strategies, plans, programs, and processes of an organization.

Experience in conducting research, analyses of trends, and environmental scans.

Experience in providing expert advice and recommendations to senior management on various aspects of the strategic and business planning, monitoring, and reporting cycle.

Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and clients.

Experience in managing human and financial resources.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the theories, principles or practices related to strategic planning and business planning.

Abilities:
Ability to adapt to changing directions and priorities.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
Leadership

Initiative

Judgement

Strategic thinking

Planning and organizing

Effective interpersonal relationships

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 in Business Administration

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in leading working groups.

Experience in facilitating workshops.

Experience in obtaining, analyzing, and integrating information and data to develop plans, presentations or reports for senior management.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the theories, principles, or practices related to performance management.

Knowledge of the theories, principles, or practices related to risk management.

Knowledge of the theories, principles, or practices related to business continuity management.

Organizational Needs
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
May be required to work overtime on short notice.
May be required to travel.
May be required to attend training or professional development events.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Cracking the Code – Navigating the Application Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

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.