Project Manager, Senior Planning, Policy and Program Advisor (Various)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications submitted via this portal will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, they are required to answer screening questions and provide the requested information through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) online portal. As such, applicants must clearly demonstrate with specific and concrete examples, in their answers, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information, and as such, will be eliminated from the selection process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Management may select candidates based on any of the criteria included as part of this selection process (ie: asset qualifications, conditions of employment). Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. 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.

Work environment

Are you looking for an organization where there is constant action and where challenges abound? Are you looking to put your skills to good use and contribute to an attractive, dynamic and high-performing organization? Then we have a job for you! We have opportunities for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic and fast-paced work environment. We value the contribution of employees who are adaptable to change, are eager to contribute to our commitments in our day-to-day activities, and who are constantly seeking new opportunities to challenge themselves all while serving their fellow Canadians.

What is Veterans Affairs Canada’s Mandate and Role?
Veterans Affairs Canada's mandate is to support the well-being of Veterans and their families, and to promote recognition and remembrance of the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. To achieve this mandate, the Department focuses on its four main roles:

- Provide leadership as a champion of Veterans, and administer and coordinate needed benefits and services; whether through the Government of Canada or in partnership with provincial and community programs and non-governmental organizations.
- Help Veterans access the supports and services they need, from all levels of government and the community at large, and maintain a leadership role in the care and support of all Veterans and their families.
- Listen to the suggestions of Veterans, their representatives and stakeholders to guide work and research, and strive to design and deliver programs that meet the modern and changing needs of Veterans and their families.
- Engage Canadians of all ages in paying tribute to Veterans and those who died in service, ensuring that the legacy of their tremendous contributions to peace and freedom is preserved for generations to come.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of candidates to fill similar or identical positions with various language and security profiles and durations (Term and Indeterminate).

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)

Education:
- Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable* combination of education, training, and experience relevant to the position.

*Acceptable combination of education, training and experience is defined as a secondary school diploma combined with depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately three (3) years** in one of the fields of experience listed below in the Essential Experience Qualifications.

**A shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in managing multiple priorities in a high pressure environment with competing demands.

- Experience in conducting research, analysis and making recommendations to senior management (Director level and above) relating to programs, projects or services.

- Experience in leading a team, project team or working group.

- Experience in leading consultations, facilitating discussions and building consensus.

- Experience in writing briefing materials and providing strategic advice for senior management (Director level and above).

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
- Graduation from a recognized university with a Bachelor’s degree.

- Successful completion of courses or formal training in Project Management.

- Successful completion of courses or formal training in business analysis or software design or development.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, or working in conjunction with the Canadian Armed Forces or National Defense.

- Experience working with an Agile development methodology.

- Experience in using a systems development life cycle methodology.

- Experience in statistical or data analysis.

- Experience in conducting research, analysis and making recommendations on Service Design.

- Experience in Program Management.

- Experience in evaluating or measuring the performance of public sector programs or services.

-Experience in managing and resolving client issues.

- Experience in managing or administering contracts.

- Experience in development and delivery of training.

- Experience in utilizing facilitation skills.

- Experience in project management; Includes any professional designation held, such as, PMP and any methodologies used, such as, Agile, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

- Experience in budget development and analysis.

- Experience in managing resources (financial, human, and material).

- Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, project teams or working groups.

- Experience working for a minimum of one full year in the office of a Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, or higher level of management.

- Significant* experience in supervision.

*Significant is defined by the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with approximately two years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative: CCC/CCC, CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Achieve Results
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Mobilize People

Abilities:
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication

Personal Suitabilities:
- Judgement
- Initiative

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

Ability:
- Ability to evaluate or measure the performance of public sector programs or services.

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
- Willingness to travel and work in other locations for short periods of time.
- For some positions: Must be willing to carry a smart phone, which could include evenings and weekends

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Reliability Status 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

ASSESSMENT:
A written exam may be administered.

A simulation may be used to assess competencies.

A reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS:
It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the department’s contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

COMMUNICATION:
It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the department’s contact involved in this selection process of any change of contact information during the selection process and during the validity period of the pool.

Candidates must provide a valid email address as communication for this process will be conducted by 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).

OTHER INFORMATION:
Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Reference checks may be sought. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service Only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates.

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.