Senior Manager, Project Management and Planning

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application responses how they meet the education and experience (essential and asset) criteria listed in the essential and assets qualifications. Candidates must elaborate their answer by providing concrete examples, and indicate when and where they obtained this experience. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in their responses. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in an application being rejected. Employment and Social Development Canada will not be returning to the candidates to seek clarification on the information provided.

Please note that your cover letter and resume may be used to partially assess the ability to “communicate effectively in writing”.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within ESDC in the National Capital Regional with various position titles and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "A covering letter and resume MUST be submitted when applying for this selection process. It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a cover letter that clearly explains and substantiates, in detail, how you meet each of the essential qualifications (for education and experience) associated with the positions for which you are applying. Please note it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
- A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education* training and or experience.

NOTE:
* An acceptable combination of experience is understood as a minimum of five (5) years experience working as a manager. The evaluation of this essential criteria may also be based on certifications obtained in the field of administration.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1 - Recent* and significant** experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.

EX2 - Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice and solutions to senior management.

EX3 - Recent* and significant** experience in human and financial resource management.

EX4 - Recent* and significant** experience in leadership and guidance.

NOTE:
*Recent is understood to be within the last five (5) years.

** Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of two (2) years and for which these tasks are performed on an on-going basis as part of the main duties of the position.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
CO1 - Create Vision and Strategy
CO2 - Mobilize People
CO3 - Uphold Integrity and Respect
CO4 - Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
CO5 - Promote Innovation and Guide Change
CO6 - Achieve Results

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 - Ability to critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high level information into details and abstract low-level information to a more general understanding.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Graduation with a degree (Bachelor, Master or Ph. D. degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Project Management or other relevant field in the context of business administration.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATION
- Any certification related to business administration, risk management, portfolio management, project management is considered an asset. This may include, but is not limited to:

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Portfolio Management Certification (MoP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Certificates in Strategic Benefits Management
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of project management principles, tools and best practises (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

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

All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please communicate with the Contact person identified in this job opportunity.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

A practical test may be administered.

A role play may be administered.

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

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.