Formation Executive Services Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Looking for new opportunities? Perhaps you wish to challenge yourself and work for a department that is committed to finding ways to continuously improve its workplace and build a confident, high-performing workforce?

Then look no further!

The Department of National Defence (DND) is a department unparalleled. DND, including the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), is the largest federal government department and is the only department in which members are working with civilians.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position immediately. A pool of candidates may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

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 OR an acceptable combination of education and experience*.

* For this selection process, an acceptable combination of education and experience is defined as completion of Grade 12; and 5 years of experience in a similar position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in the provision of advice and policy interpretation to senior managers on administrative matters.

• Experience in liaising with internal and external clients/stakeholders.

• Experience in managing a senior staff with complex and distinct portfolios.

• Experience in writing policies and directives.

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and/or directives.

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

Education:
• Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite products.

• Knowledge of CAF and RCN/MARLANT organization and structure.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to lead and mobilize people.

• Ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders.

Personal Suitabilities:
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships

• Judgement

• Attention to Detail

• Initiative

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

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.