Senior Business Officer - Anticipatory

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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking an individual to join our team. WD is routinely ranked as one of the Best Place to Work according to the Public Service Employee Survey, and we have been recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers in 2020. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Western Canadians, you want to work here.

Duties

Western Economic Diversification (WD) is looking for a Senior Business Officer to join our team. If you are motivated and interested in an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic department please apply. Specifically, the position supports WD’s delivery of the Canada Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI) to assist communities economically impacted by the phase-out of coal-fired electrical generation. Often these are rural/remote communities that have been dependent on coal as the backbone of their economies for many years. This is a challenging role, as you will assist communities as they seek new opportunities to diversify their economies in challenging circumstances. One aspect of this program will focus on the implementation of infrastructure projects that will encourage investment attraction and enhance existing businesses. This position will require a valid driver’s license and occasional travel (sometimes overnight) to rural/remote communities at all times of the year.

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 Senior 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 the West.

Work environment

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to develop and diversify the economy of Western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the West.

WD is recognized as one of Alberta’s top employers because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, WD employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose WD:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one term position for 2 Years.

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. 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: 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:
• Completion of a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Evaluating economic project proposals and/or infrastructure development funding applications or business plans.

• Reviewing financial statements or other financial analysis to evaluate financial sustainability of organizations;

• Negotiating project agreements and monitoring progress against agreements throughout the lifecycle of a project;

• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management including the preparation of briefing notes.

• Developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance economic development initiatives or projects.

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 with a specialization in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Delivering presentations to and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.

• Project management experience monitoring infrastructure construction progress against timelines.

• Experience assessing financial claims under a Contribution Agreement model.

• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience requirements.

• Experience in delivering or developing initiatives through Grants and Contributions programs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Of how Western Economic Development (WD) and other federal, provincial and regional/municipal economic programs/policies support economic development and diversification in Western Canada;
• Of key factors influencing the Canadian economy and of the current economic and business trends, opportunities and challenges in Alberta; and
• Knowledge of Canada’s priorities and initiatives in the transition to a low carbon economy.

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity & respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented; and
• Communication (Oral and Written)

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

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the challenges facing rural/remote communities transitioning from coal-fired electrical generation;
• Of environmental regulatory requirements, federal and/or provincial as it relates to infrastructure development; and
• Of key project or stakeholder management systems used in WD, e.g., Microsoft Dynamic CRM, Project Gateway, etc.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion as required.

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.