Program Officer or Planning Officer

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

Only the applications submitted via the GC Jobs Website will be considered as part of this appointment process. All requests presented otherwise (ex: fax, email, mail) will not be accepted.

When applying, you will be prompted to answer online screening questions on the essential qualifications of education and experience and on the asset qualifications. The system allows you a maximum of 4,000 characters per response.

For each question, you will need to describe your tasks, provide the context, and indicate where and when you gained this experience. We recommend that you describe your experiences with specific terms, supported by concrete examples, and provide enough details so that the evaluation committee can determine if you meet the requirements.

Please note that it is your answers to the online questions that will be evaluated and your résumé will only be used for validation and to give an overview of your career path.

Work environment

Looking for a stimulating work environment? The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) needs you!

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is responsible for advancing the knowledge of space through science and using its discoveries for the good of Canadians and all of humanity. The organization boasts numerous partnerships with the government, industry, academia and various international organizations.

Here are some benefits of working at the CSA:
• Free parking
• Free access to the CSA gym (changing room and showers available free of charge)
• Located near the Promenades St-Bruno and the Longueuil Public Market
• Cafeteria offering a wide variety of quality meals at reasonable cost
• Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
• Early childhood centre "La Voie Lactée" located next to the CSA
• Larkin-Kerwin Library located in the CSA (https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/library/default.asp)

LOCATION: Due to Covid-19 pandemic and until further notice, our teams currently work virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates in order to staff identical or similar positions within the Canadian Space Agency with various language requirements, tenures, and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, management, sciences or another discipline related to the position. An acceptable combination of education, training and experience may be accepted.

*Degree refers to baccalaureate.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCES:

• *Recent experience in planning or implementing scientific, technological, economic or commercialization projects/initiatives that involve stakeholders from the private sector, academia or the public sector;

• *Recent experience in giving advice and recommendations orally (information sessions, presentations) or in writing (briefing notes, presentations, reports) on issues relating to policies, strategies or programs regarding scientific or technological innovation, economic development or commercialization;

• *Recent experience in conducting studies, analyses or research on socio economic, policy, strategic or program issues with respect to the private sector, academia or the public sector.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired over the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual, Imperative – Various linguistic profiles (ex. BBB/BBB, CBB/CBB, CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s procurement processes or Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s transfer payment policy (grants and contributions);
• Knowledge of the CSA’s strategic priorities and key stakeholders of the space sector in Canada and abroad;
• Knowledge of space science and technology and the benefits they generate for Canada and Canadians.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, partners and colleagues;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate difficult situations and make recommendations;
• Showing initiative and being action oriented;
• Upholding integrity and respect;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in an area relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCES:

• * Recent experience in developing or managing tenders or announcements of opportunities to support innovation in areas related to science and technology;

• Experience in the strategic planning exercise of a department or a federal agency;

• *Recent and **significant experience in developing partnerships or organizing consultations and exchanges with national and international stakeholders from the private sector, academia or the public sector;

• *Recent and **significant experience in developing or implementing the management of program performance measurement strategies and benefits (i.e., indicators, logic models, outcomes) or evaluating programs;

• *Recent and **significant experience in carrying out commercialization activities in the space field.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired over the last five (5) years

**Significant is defined as experience that made up the majority of a candidate’s duties for a period of at least one (1) year.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required and on short notice;
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

SECURITY/RELIABILITY:

Various security levels
• Reliability
• Secret security clearance

Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

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 pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Candidates who apply to this appointment process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

By applying to this appointment process, you consent to your personal job application related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, the use of one or more assets at any time during the process, a top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the appointment process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications.

Various evaluation tools can take place during this selection process such as an exam, an interview, a reference check, etc.

You will have to provide proof of studies later. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on "Degree Equivalency" in the Education section above.

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.