Director General, Workforce Development & Wellness Services

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS) WILL BE ACCEPTED. ANY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROCESS. Persons interested must submit a complete application by the closing date.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is always looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our Executive team. Our success lies in a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. Are you looking for an environment that offers many challenges with the opportunity to work on high profile issues? If you wish to contribute significantly by sharing your expertise, knowledge and initiative in the achievement of government priorities, we may have the job opportunity for you.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the position of Director General, Workforce Development & Wellness Services and may also be used to staff similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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 post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent* and significant** experience in labour relations.

Experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives, policies or programs.

Experience in providing strategic advice on complex human resources related files to senior management***.

Experience in developing strategic partnerships with a variety of clients and stakeholders to address human resources issues.

Significant experience in managing**** human and financial resources at the executive level.

NOTES:
* “Recent” is understood to mean experience within the last 5 years.

**“Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed the duties normally acquired over a period of three (3) to five (5) years.

*** “Senior management” is considered to be at the Assistant Deputy Minister level and above.

**** “Managing” is defined as having direct delegated authority and accountability for human and financial operations and maintenance (O&M) resources through at least three (3) complete budgetary cycles.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Public Service human resources legislative framework and related policies.

Knowledge of current and emerging human resources trends and priorities in the public service.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Candidates will be asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for the education and experience criteria. Candidates will have to provide concrete examples for each screening question, demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria in one or two paragraphs or 400 words or less. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate your answers to the screening questions. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the education and experience screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application.

Note: A cover letter will not be required as the screening questions will be used for screening purposes.

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Candidates must be available for a written exam and for an interview when invited.

Top down selection may be applied.

Reference checks will be sought.

Past performance appraisals will be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date in the process.

For information on Public Service Key Leadership Competencies, please visit http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/klcp-pccl-eng.asp. Please consult the Director General level.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Notifications related to this process will be posted on the Public Service Resourcing System. Applicants are responsible to refer to Public Service Resourcing System for any and all announcements deriving from this 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.