Audit & Evaluation Manager

Update: Selection Process Number : 19-DVA-EA-ANT-CH-357692
Position Title : Manager, Audit & Evaluation
Group and Level : EC-06
Department : Veterans Affairs Canada – Audit and Evaluation
Language Requirements : English Essential, Bilingual Imperative: CCC/CCC, CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB
Location : Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)


Hello,

This is further to the application to the above-mentioned appointment process.

We are writing to inform you that, due to an administrative error, the screening question related to the education requirements has been amended. Please review the question to ensure that your answer is still applicable.

Thank you for your participation in this appointment process.

Yours sincerely,

The Staffing Team

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

Please note when submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in the screening questions

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions of the same or equivalent group and level, with various tenures, various language requirements, and/or various security clearance levels with Veterans Affairs Canada and other Federal Government Departments.

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 degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. If not an acceptable specialization, candidate must have a degree and three years experience in the experience areas outlined below.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Recent* experience in coordinating and/or leading projects.
2. Recent* and significant** experience in quantitative and qualitative research, including information/data collection, analysis and interpretation.
3. Recent* and significant** experience in preparing reports on the interpretation of complex information/data.
4. Recent* experience in providing advice and formulating recommendations to management (executive and above), including the preparation of briefing materials, and providing oral briefings.

*Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired in the full time performance of the duties over a period of 2 or more consecutive years.

Abilities:
1. Ability to analyze, synthesize, and articulate issues, trends, and data results***.

***This ability will be assessed using the answer provided in this application.

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

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

Information on language requirements

Key Leadership Competencies****:
1.Create vision and strategy
2. Mobilize people
3. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Communication
4. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Leadership
5. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Team-building
6. Service orientation

****These competencies will be evaluated using the 757 simulation. For more information, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/consultation-test-services/public-service-commission-tests/middle-manager-simulation-exercise-757.html

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

Asset Education Qualifications:
1. Professional Accounting Designation
2. Professional Institute of Internal Auditor’s designation (Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional, Internal Audit Practitioner, etc.)
3. Certified Information Systems Auditor designation
4. Credentialed Evaluator Designation

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience Qualifications:
1. Experience serving as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces
2. Experience in internal audit and/or evaluation of programs
3. Experience in leading the delivery of Veterans Affairs Canada programs or services
4. Recent* and significant** experience in providing advice on performance measurement
5. Experience working at Veterans Affairs Canada or working on Veterans’ issues/files.
6. Recent* experience in managing human resources.

*Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5)
years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and
breadth of experience generally acquired in the full time
performance of the duties over a period of 2 or more
consecutive years.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance.
Some positions may require the following conditions of employment:
Willingness to travel within Canada, work overtime and/or alternate hours of work.
Candidates must be willing to carry a mobile device.

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

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board. All communication for this process will be sent by email and it is your responsibility to verify your messages regularly.

Education and/or Experience factors in the asset qualifications may be used for screening. Applicants should clearly demonstrate on their application if they meet any of the education and/or experience asset qualifications. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Various selection methods may be used to manage the number of applicants.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at a later date.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for assignment, deployment or secondment opportunities before other candidates.

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) in order to adequately assess the candidates.

The PSC Middle Manager Simulation Exercise (#757) will be used to assess the following 6 Key Leadership Competencies:
1. Create vision and strategy
2. Mobilize people
3. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Communication
4. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Leadership
5. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders: Team-building
6. Service orientation

PLEASE NOTE: Should candidates be invited to the Simulation, it will take place in March 2020.

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.