Assistant Superintendent

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff three (3) positions on an indeterminate basis in the Toronto Office. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various language requirements, locations and tenures within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

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 post-secondary institution in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Law or Public Administration OR any other university degree combined with significant* work experience relevant to the position.

* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of two (2) years. The work experience must have been obtained in one of the following fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Law or Public Administration.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Recent** and significant*** experience in the interpretation and application of a legislated compliance program
- Recent** and significant*** experience in leading project teams or work teams with a minimum of 5 direct reports
- Significant*** experience in establishing partnerships/relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in investigating legal, financial or business information

**Recent experience means within the last five (5) years.
***Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of two (2) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
- Client focus
- Interpersonal relations
- Judgement
- Achieve Results
- Mobilize People
- Uphold integrity and respect (values & ethics)

Abilities:
- Ability to apply Legislation and Policies, and Procedures
- Ability to synthesize information and provide recommendations
- Ability to write reports
- Ability to understand and apply business, financial, and accounting principles
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and report on results to senior management
- Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Education:
- Law Degree
- Master’s degree in a related field such as Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Law or Public Administration

Degree equivalency

Professional Accreditation:
- Accounting Designation (CA, CMA, CPA, CGA)
- Licensed Insolvency Trustee license

Experience:
- Experience in interpreting and applying the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, rules or directives
- Experience in work-related court proceedings
- Experience in conducting facilitation, mediation and negotiation
- Experience in managing financial and human resources

Operational Requirements:
- The incumbent may be required to work overtime occasionally on short notice.
- The incumbent may have to travel including an overnight stay.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
- Satisfactory credit check.
- Driver’s license (dependent on region)

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

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.

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.