Associate Regional Director General, Ontario and Prairie Region

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Please note that the selected candidate may choose to work from one of our offices located in Winnipeg, Burlington or Sarnia.

Duties

The position of Associate Regional Director General (ARDG) is an exciting role within our dynamic regional team and accountable for working in close collaboration with the Regional Director General, whom he/she assists in a participative and collaborative management structure. As the second in command within the Regional Leadership Team (RLT), the ARDG works collaboratively with other members of the RLT in the management of the Region in a complex political environment and is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the continuous improvement of the delivery of regional operational programs.

The ARDG integrates services and align them with the region’s business lines for increased efficiencies; development and implementation of other policy and planning frameworks, standards, procedures and processes and identifies and implements corporate business initiatives. Three regional director positions report directly to the ARDG: Human resources; Small craft harbors; and Real property. S/he directs analysis and resolution for a number of horizontal and inter-organizational initiatives and leads workplace improvement projects, as well as inter-sectoral strategic initiatives and operational projects.

If you would like to play an important role in managing Canada’s aquatic resources and to contribute to an innovative workplace, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be able to meet your expectations.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
-Experience in managing human and financial resources.
-Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management on policy or program issues.
-Experience in maintaining strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including Indigenous communities or groups.
-Experience in leading the delivery of programs or services.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience in leading organization-wide change initiatives

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of the government of Canada’s priorities related to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
-Create vision and strategy
-Mobilize people
-Uphold integrity and respect
-Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
-Promote innovation and guide change
-Achieve results

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, diversity is our strength. If you are 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.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Reliability and Security: Secret

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Agreement to being deployed upon appointment or deployment to any position in the EX Group.

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

We can’t wait to read your application! Candidates who best meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of assessment.

Please note that shortlisting may be applied at any stage of the assessment process. The purpose of shortlisting is to identify candidates who best meet the merit criteria for the position to be staffed and to reduce the number of candidates who will move on to the next step of the recruitment process.

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.