Manager, Election Material

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you MUST ANSWER questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You must CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet each of these requirements by answering the online questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN (month-year to month-year), WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving CONCRETE EXAMPLES. Information provided in your answers related to your education and experience must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required WILL result in your application being rejected from the process. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Duties

The "Manager, Electoral material" oversees the planning, forecasting, procurement, production and supply management of all the essential election materials to help 338 returning officers and their staff deliver successful electoral events at the national level. The Manager supervises and manages a small team.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates could be established to fill similar positions at Elections Canada of various tenures and with various bilingual linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

Recent and significant* experience coordinating the acquisition, the management and the production of large quantities of printed products;
Experience in providing analysis, advice and recommendations to senior management on ongoing or emerging operational issues;
Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal AND external clients.

*Recent and significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years within the last five (5) years.
**“Senior management” is defined as Director and Director General.

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

ASSET/EDUCATION

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with specialization in supply management, management or another related discipline.

Degree equivalency

ASSET/EXPERIENCES

Experience in working in electoral operations at the municipal, provincial or federal level;
Experience in federal government contract establishment and administration;
Experience in managing human and financial resources;
Experience using and maintaining an inventory system.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BCC/BCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of how to write production specifications sheets.

COMPETENCIES

Uphold integrity and respect;
Mobilize people.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to negotiate;
Ability to prioritize work tasks to meet deadlines;
Ability to work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Attention to detail;
Effective interpersonal skills;
Judgement;
Reliability;
Service oriented.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment;
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on as when needed and on short notice.

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

Depending on the requirements of the positions being filled, any or all of the asset qualifications and organizational needs may be considered at any time during this process. These criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT that you answer each of the questions related to these requirements.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Applicants meeting the initial screening requirements will be contacted for further assessment. The screening criteria are those related to Education and Experience listed under the Essential Qualifications.

It is your responsibility to keep your personal data in your PSRS Applicant Account up-to-date and to check your e-mail account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. If you fail to respond in the appropriate timeframe, your candidacy WILL NOT BE REFERRED to the hiring manager.

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.