Lead and shape the future of recruitment and talent assessment in the Public Service of Canada!

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

The Public Service Commission of Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Duties

The Vice President, Services and Business Development Sector, holds a highly visible leadership position delivering high profile recruitment and talent assessment programs, services, and systems across the country. In this role, you will lead a highly motivated and diverse team of professionals, located in Gatineau, Montreal, Toronto, Halifax and Vancouver, to meet and exceed ambitious objectives in shaping the future of the Public Service of Canada. The Government of Canada is counting on us, on your leadership, to contribute to the hiring of a competent, diverse, and professional public service, including the hiring of an additional 5000 persons with disabilities in the next four years. We will also count on you to advance the delivery of digital recruitment and talent assessment services, adapted to the emerging needs of all users, internal and external to the government, and build national business intelligence to innovate and transform programs, systems and services delivery, to meet the recruitment needs of the federal public service of today and tomorrow.

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Work environment

At the heart of the Public Service of Canada, the Public Service Commission is an independent agency with approximately 850 employees committed to promoting and maintaining a non-partisan, merit-based and representative Public Service that serves all Canadians.

The Services and Business Development Sector is responsible for supporting departments and agencies in the hiring of qualified individuals, delivering recruitment programs, student employment programs, talent assessment services, including second language evaluation. Through promotion and outreach across the country, and the use of modern, online technology, we help Canadians access public service jobs. Collaborating with departments and agencies, this sector creates and implements innovative staffing and assessment approaches to meet the strategic recruitment priorities of the Government of Canada and the renewal of a diverse and inclusive public service.

Intent of the process

To attract and hire a dynamic, collaborative and strategic senior executive with a proven track record of achieving results and fostering a positive culture of respect, innovation and continuous improvement to fill the position of Vice President, Services and Business Development Sector (EX-04), of the Public Service Commission.

CURRENT NEEDS: Although the immediate intent of this selection process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position, applicants should be aware that this process may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions within the Public Service Commission of Canada or in other government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "in which you indicate how you would be a good fit and what experiences you would draw from to be successful."

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

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1) Significant experience in providing organizational leadership and setting direction.

E2) Significant experience in providing strategic advice.

E3) Significant experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with a variety stakeholders.

E4) Extensive experience in leading multifunctional groups of employees and managing a multimillion dollar budget.

E5) Experience in leading large-scale transformation initiatives.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications (the following could be evaluated):
AE1) Experience at the executive level in leading HR programs and services.

AK1) Knowledge of the priorities of the federal government related to Human Resources.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1) Knowledge of human resources principles, trends and best practices.

Key Leadership Competencies (Assistant Deputy Minster):
- You exemplify ethical practices, upholding integrity and respect.
- You create a vision and strategy to chart a clear path for your team.
- You mobilize employees and peers, inspiring them towards a common purpose.
- You build and nurture networks, collaborating with partners and stakeholders.
- You promote experimentation and innovation, and have the resiliency to guide change.
- You deliver results, owning decisions made.
- You communicate effectively orally.

Visit the following website for the Competencies definitions: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html (Please copy and paste this link into your Internet browser).

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

PROOF OF EDUCATION

You will be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

ASSESSMENT

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.