Regional Economic Development Advisor

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*

• Are you dedicated and passionate about client service and teamwork?
• Are you an active listener?
• Are you idea driven and enjoy being in Learning mode?
• Are you technology friendly?

If so, this process is for you! In return, we offer:
• A respectful work environment geared towards the needs of its workforce;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• New challenges and space to let your creativity grow.

Answering selection questions may take time. However, your answers to the questions will determine whether you preselect in the selection process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to allow sufficient time to provide relevant and complete answers.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff advisor positions for different business offices in the province of Quebec.

A pool of candidates could be created to staff similar positions with various language requirements and durations (indeterminate, transfer, assignment, secondment, acting, determined).

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) offers guidance to Quebec businesses and regions toward the economy of tomorrow. CED focuses its interventions on SMEs and non-profit economic organizations by building on innovation and inclusive growth, targeting projects with significant economic benefits, and acting as a facilitator in bringing together the right partners for a given project.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in business administration, accounting, commerce, finance, economics or in any other bachelor’s specialization combined with relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in the preparation, analysis, recommendation and monitoring of funding proposals for business or NPO projects, for example the feasibility of the client’s project, financial health (ratios), or risk analysis.

- Experience in providing customer service, establishing partnerships and in business development, for example through meetings with and providing advice to entrepreneurs.

- Experience in researching, analyzing, and organizing relevant information, with the aim of integrating it into reports or notes in order to facilitate decision-making.

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

Depending on the position being staffed, one or some of the qualifications below may be considered as essential for the job. This doesn't mean that you must possess all qualifications, but these criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Significant experience* in the working environment:
- Within a SME, a NPO or in a federal department that has managed programs such as grants and contributions;
OR
- In an organization or a financial institution that has managed financing loans;
OR
- Has provided consulting services regarding business start-ups / development / recovery.

* Significant experience is defined as experience whose scope, richness and diversity correspond to experience acquired in performing various complex activities related to this task for at least two years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Willingness to travel occasionally;
- Willingness to do overtime occasionally.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of new business models and practices, such as the digitization of the economy, and of emerging sectors.

CAPACITIES:
- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Thinking things through;
- Agility;
- Initiative and be action-oriented;
- Professional customer-oriented service;
- Capacity to interpret financial results and formulate recommendations;
- Effective written communication;
- Effective verbal communication.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Owner of a valid driver’s license.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
- In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who selfdeclare as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

EVALUATION:
- A written examination may be administered.
- An interview may be administered.
- Your performance agreements may be requested.
- Reference checks may be sought (contact details of reference could be asked timely, if necessary).

Please note that candidates at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first.

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.