Anticipatory: Senior Business Officer

Important messages

START THE DECADE WITH THE BEST IN THE WEST!

Do you thrive on making a difference and achieving results? At Western Economic Diversification Canada, we support the Government of Canada in making strategic investments that create jobs, expand economic opportunity, address barriers to industry growth, and offer the push needed for some of the most cutting edge initiatives in the West to take flight. We invest in projects and organizations to move the needle alongside some of the West’s most innovative companies and ecosystem stakeholders.

We are searching for dynamic, analytical and experienced people. If you like to connect with people, build productive relationships and partnerships, and seek inclusive approaches to challenges or opportunities, then this job is for you.

Duties

Some of the key activities of this position:
-Provide support to the planning, development and implementation of economic development strategies, programs and initiatives in Saskatchewan;
-Represent the interests of WD in relationships with other federal and provincial government departments, as well as other stakeholders in economic development;
-Assist in the development, assessment, analysis and evaluation of proposals;
-Ensure the terms of the contractual agreement are respected and project outcomes are reported to Canadians, and
-Review reports of third parties who are implementing economic development projects funded by WD.

We have immediate vacancies and are looking to create a pool that we can draw from to fill positions of various tenures.

Work environment

#1 Best Place to Work- 2018 Public Service Employee Survey.

We care about making the West and Canada the BEST place to live and work, and our work environment and compensation package reflects that. We offer great pay, an excellent benefits and pension package, training and many opportunities for relevant growth and advancement. Our work arrangements are flexible and we consistently rank as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

WD has four regional offices, one Ottawa office and our head office is in Edmonton. The regional office for Saskatchewan is based in Saskatoon with sit stand desks, collaborative spaces and natural light. It is close to transit, the river, restaurants and shopping.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process which may be used to staff various tenures, including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, and acting appointments.

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 university in commerce, business, economics, public administration or other specialization relevant to the position, OR eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience in assessing and negotiating complex proposals such as business or project plans and
applications for funding, including budgets, activities, expected results.
-Experience in administering and monitoring project activities and financials and ensuring the terms of the
contractual agreement are respected and followed.
-Experience in briefing and providing strategic advice to senior management.

Knowledge:
-Knowledge of current issues that impact economic development and diversification in the West, with a
particular emphasis on Saskatchewan.
-Knowledge of the role and relationship among federal, provincial and non-governmental organizations in
economic development.
-Knowledge of key economic sectors and their impact to the western and Canadian economy.

Competencies:
-Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
-Thinking Things Through
-Working Effectively with Others
-Oral and Written Communication
-Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

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

Asset Qualifications:
-Graduation with a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Degree equivalency

-Experience in analyzing financial statements to inform recommendations.

Operational Requirements:
-Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, as required;
-Ability and willingness to travel
-Valid driver’s license

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

Various language requirements
-English Essential, and
-Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB) (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

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.