Supervisor, Strategic Planning Analyst

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Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria will not be given further consideration. You must meet all the essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. We encourage you to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experiences. As an example, this could include a description of context, priority of the requirement, level of influence and engagement, degree of complexity of the problem, undertaken actions and outcomes. The screening board will not make any assumptions about your experience.

Work environment

As the RCMP’s newest Division, established in April 2013, National Division continues to contribute to the protection of Canada’s national interests through its dual mandates: Sensitive and International Investigation and Protective Operations. Headquartered in Ottawa, National Division is endeavoring to excel in delivering on its distinct dual mandates within a borderless and evolving operating environment.

In order to achieve its vision of being the world-class leaders in protective operations and high priority sensitive investigations, we are driven, not only by the core values of the organization, but by a roadmap that recognizes the value of each units and employees.

How will you contribute?
The RCMP's National Division is looking to fill a supervisor position (AS-04) in its Strategic Planning and Performance Unit. This team of 5 provides strategic planning support, facilitates strategy formulation and performance management while providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management and acting as internal consultants to the leaders of the different units.

The selected individual will play a fundamental role in developing, supporting and guiding the implementation of the Division's overall strategic objectives and initiatives. We are looking for an individual who is innovative and who can work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders to advance our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and an excellent communicator who is excited about taking on new challenges and continually strives to find opportunities for engagement, empowerment and improvement.

Top reasons to join our organization:
- Attractive salaries and benefits;
- Work-life balance / Flexible schedules / 37.5 hour work week;
- Accessible resources that promote well-being;
- Gym located on-site / Access to fitness course on site (e.g. CrossFit and Yoga);
- Learning, professional development and advancement opportunities

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC position with a Top Secret security clearance. The position is located at 155 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON.

A pool of qualified candidates could be established and could also be used to staff similar positions of varying tenures, of varying bilingual linguistic profiles within the RCMP in the National Capital Region.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

Experience in liaising and working collaboratively with various stakeholders

Experience in monitoring productivity and coaching employees

Experience in the development of corporate strategies, plans or frameworks to support the departmental priorities

Experience providing advice and recommendations to management on issues related to planning, risk management or performance management

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Ability in preparing and delivering presentations in a professional setting using Microsoft Office Software applications, such as Excel, Word, Project or PowerPoint

Ability in doing researches to prepare written documents such as briefing note

Ability to do analytical thinking

Ability to set priorities and work effectively under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Demonstrating Integrity; Professionalism; and Respect
Effective interpersonal relationships and working effectively with others
Adaptability and Flexibility
Showing Initiative and being action oriented
Decision-making skills

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

Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* with acceptable specialization in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Statistics and/or in Social Sciences.

*Recognized post-secondary institution: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs

Degree equivalency

Experience in project management to deliver on projects or services including project planning, control or execution

Experience in the application of change management techniques

Conditions of employment

The position will require a valid RCMP Top Secret security clearance. All selected applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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 written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Deployments may be considered

Reference checks may be sought. Reference checks may be conducted at any point in the selection process.

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.

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

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your education outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Selection decisions may be based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved in one or more qualifications; for example, preference may be given to the candidate that has scored highest on a specific qualification or combination of qualifications. A cut-off score screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants may be invited to the next phase of assessment. Asset (desirable) criteria and/or organizational needs may also be applied at the screening stage.

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.