Economic Development Officer / Advisor - ANTICIPATORY

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. The headquarters of CanNor is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. CanNor also has regional offices in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s six regional development agencies (less than 115 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill (anticipatory) two (2) full-time indeterminate (permanent) positions in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Whitehorse, Yukon.

A pool of qualified candidates may also be established and may be used to fill similar positions, with varying tenures, in any of CanNor’s northern offices.

Applicants will be considered in the following order:

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

ED: A secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experiences

E1: Significant* experience in the delivery of community or economic development programs involving multiple stakeholders.

*Significant is defined as experience associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of one year.

E2: Experience in providing written advice to senior officials** in support of program or project management.

** Senior official is defined as director level or equivalent and above.

E3: Experience in building and maintaining partnerships or stakeholder networks.

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

Education

AED: An undergraduate degree from a recognized university in Economics, Commerce or Business Administration, or other relevant specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experiences

AE1: Experience working with Indigenous communities and governments.

AE2: Experience in the management and/or administration of grants and contributions
programs.

AE3: Experience in working in a northern or remote environment.

AE4: Experience in analysis of annual reports AND financial statements of companies to identify trends in revenues, expenditures AND profitability.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of challenges and opportunities related to northern economic development.

K2: Knowledge of the activities of the federal and territorial governments related to economic development in the three territories, with particular reference to the activities of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3: Ability to solve problems.

A4: Ability to provide advice.

Personal Suitability

PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect

PS2: Thinking things through

PS3: Working effectively with others

PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

PS5. Judgment

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Indigenous, women, visible minority, and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to travel in northern Canada and/or to small remote communities in northern Canada.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

The incumbent and his/her dependants* must obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

*Includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

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 information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Various assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written examinations and reference checks, etc.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

The Relocation Directive is available at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is located at: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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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.