Senior Advisor, Administrative Policy

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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

All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Do not email, fax or mail-in applications as these will not be accepted.
Candidates must apply online in order to answer the screening questions. When answering these questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. Please specify when, where and how you gained this experience using specific examples, including dates and the role you played at that time. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through your responses to the screening questions, your covering letter, and/or your résumé.

Duties

1. Planning, organizing and implementing the development of specific policies, projects and work-plan activities and managing related budget resources.
2. Researching, analyzing and advising on existing and proposed corporate and external policies, examining options and their implications, recommending the most appropriate course of action, developing draft corporate policies and directives consistent with legislative regimes, delegated authorities and evolving business practices.
3. Leading, facilitating or participating in committees, project teams, policy issue forums to review, analyze and make recommendations based on business analyses, specific policy components or issues, timing and resource constraints and the integration and implementation of corporate and work planning requirements. Support planning related activities including documenting and analyzing required information and data and drafting an Annual IOGC Management Plan.
4. Researching and coordinating the collection and analyses of relevant information and materials from project managers and operations staff to review deliverables and prepare quarterly reports of IOGC-wide progress against IOGC’s Management Plan, including the quarterly CEO reports to the Board and preparation of other issue-related materials.

Work environment

IOGC is located away from Calgary's downtown core at the west end of Anderson Road on Tsuu T'ina First Nation lands.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time two year term position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions.

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:
1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in a field relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. *Experience in drafting reports, assessing performance, policy development, business analyses, project management or business planning.
* Normally acquired through a minimum of 7 years related experience which includes some progressive experience in one or more of the listed areas.

2. Experience in facilitating teams and group work.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of project management, business improvement tools and policy development approaches.

ABILITY:
1. Ability to manage projects and to undertake effective business analyses to resolve issues.
2. Ability to conceptualize and integrate information and to develop plans, policy papers and reports.
3. Ability to analyze, evaluate, design and implement corporate/administrative policies or approaches to meet organizational goals and objectives.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to facilitate teams and to work in a team environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Effective interpersonal skills
2. Teamwork
3. Initiative
4. Adaptability
5. Dependability
6. Sound judgement
7. Influential skills

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

EXPERIENCE - ASSETS:
1. Experience in policy, planning or project management within the federal government context.

2. Operational experience in human resources, finance, contract for services or information management within the federal government context.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
1. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as a member of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Interviews will be conducted. Written test(s) will be administered. Reference checks will be conducted.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or an organizational need. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can: modify your application/resume at any time before the closing date, verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and be notified electronically of assessment details and results. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

INFORMATION ABOUT INDIAN OIL & GAS CANADA:

IOGC is an organization committed to managing and regulating oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands. It is a special operating agency within Indigenous Services Canada. IOGC is responsible for the administration of oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands across Canada, primarily south of the 60th parallel. Most of IOGC's work is in Western Canada in the area of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

Benefits of working at IOGC include: work-life balance, full benefits and comprehensive pensions, performance pay, flexible work hours, banked time, confidential Employee Assistance Program, personal and career development, reward and recognition program, on-the-job training and classroom training.

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.