Business Officer - Anticipatory

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Join our WD Team!

Are you passionate about helping entrepreneurs flourish? Is your passion helping communities in our province thrive? If so, then join our team!

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and enjoy working in a team environment to support the priorities of the department. As a Business Officer, you will be challenged to connect with people, build relationships, and develop creative approaches to addressing challenges or opportunities related to economic development in Manitoba and the West.

Come join Western Economic Diversification Canada’s team which, according to the most recent Public Service Employee Survey, is happiest, most engaged workforce of all the major federal agencies.

Duties

The position involves working within a team environment to analyze, develop, implement and/or assess project proposals and economic development issues related to Western Economic Diversification’s mandate to enhance economic development in Manitoba.

Intent of the process

This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment.

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 or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Commerce/Business, Economic, Public Administration, or other specialty relevant to the position
OR
-A recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CGA)

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience in participating in initiatives and projects that require the establishment of cooperative working relationships and providing client service to internal and/or external clients.
-Experience in conducting research, analyzing information, and summarizing key findings.
-Providing strategic advice and recommendations to management.

Knowledge:
-Knowledge of key economic and business trends influencing the western Canadian economy, with a specific emphasis on Manitoba, and how Western Economic Diversification supports economic development/diversification in Manitoba.

Competencies:
-Communication (oral & written)
-Demonstrating integrity and respect
-Thinking things through (Strategic thinking and judgment)
-Working effectively with others (teamwork)
-Showing initiative and being action oriented.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

Asset Qualifications

Experience:
-Experience in projects that support the economic inclusion of underrepresented groups.
-Experience in conducting research, analyzing information, and summarizing key findings in one or more of the following areas:
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Agri-food
• Health Bio-Sciences
• Clean Technology
• Digital Industries
• Primary Industries

-Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience factors used in screening.

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.