Assistant Deputy Minister, BC Region

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Are you motivated to create good jobs for people in British Columbia and Western Canada? Are you strategic and a great team leader? If so, then Western Economic Diversification wants you!

About the role:
The ADM, BC Region reports to the Deputy Minister and is accountable for delivering WD's economic development programs in British Columbia. This key leadership position directs strategic grants and contributions investments in federal priority areas, advocates for provincial economic interests, gathers and shares intelligence between BC and Ottawa, and is a regional delivery agent of special federal initiatives.

About the team culture:
We care about each other and it shows. WD consistently ranks as the top federal department in employee engagement. We are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.

What you need to bring:
You are a visionary leader who promotes innovation and guides change. With your entrepreneurial spirit and strong integrity, you mobilize staff and achieve results. You are an experienced collaborator. You have a depth of leadership experience that demonstrates significant skill in managing human and financial resources.

About WD:
Western Economic Diversification promotes the development of Western Canada’s economy and advances the interests of the West in national economic policy. Our initiatives contribute to a strengthened western Canadian innovation system and a competitive business sector in Western Canada as well as to economically viable communities with a high quality of life.

Intent of the process

We will fill one permanent full-time vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be created for similar vacancies. WD is always looking for amazing potential!

"Apply online" below. Alternatively, you may submit your resume and cover letter to .

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Education:
• Acceptable combination of training, education and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant leadership experience including managing financial and complex human resources matters.
• Experience collaborating and maintaining partnerships.

Key Leadership Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy (enabling leadership style);
• Mobilize People (entrepreneurial spirit);
• Uphold Integrity and Respect;
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders (relationship builder);
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change;
• Results oriented; and
• Political acumen.

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

Asset Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in a field relevant to the position.
• Experience in designing, managing and evaluating programs with a focus on economic development or public policy.
• Experience growing a business.
• Experience providing advice to Ministers, Chief Executive Officers or Chairs of the Board.
• Public sector experience.
• Diplomacy
• Established professional networks in BC
• Drive and dedication
• Excellent communicator

Organizational Needs:
• Employment Equity representation.

Conditions of employment

• Secret Security Clearance; and
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and to work overtime.

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.