Senior Advisor, Western Canada Growth Strategy

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Unique Leadership Opportunity! Are you strategic, results oriented and a great leader? If so, then Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) wants you!

We’re looking for motivated individuals who embrace change, can adapt to new business styles, have a demonstrated track record for excellence in partnership building, and can deliver results. Perhaps most importantly, we’re looking for individuals who have a sincere willingness to advocate for change that benefits western Canada.

Duties

About the role:
We are looking for a strategic leader who will report directly to the Alberta Assistant Deputy Minister, and work closely with executives across the WD organization matrix. They will ensure the execution of Western Canada Growth Strategy initiatives in Alberta and contribute to effective performance measurement.

This will require an acute understanding of the economic challenges and opportunities facing Alberta and Western Canada, the ability to effectively engage internal and external partners, and to undertake strategic policy project management.

For those of you not in the know, the Western Canada Growth Strategy is a call to action. It is an invitation to governments, communities, industry, and other partners to work differently and seize opportunities to position the West for success over the next ten years. For more information, visit Grow West at https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/19700.asp

Work environment

Not your average team! WD is one of Alberta’s top employers because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. We are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, WD employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose WD:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology

Intent of the process

We will fill a one year term (temporary) full-time vacancy, with the potentiality of extension. A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidate may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

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 with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics

* Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant* experience representing an organization in successful outreach, engagement, and negotiation with external stakeholders
• Significant* Experience collaborating on economic policy-related initiatives with partners or stakeholders
• Significant* Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex** economic development issues, priorities, or strategies
• Experience in project management processes and project administration

*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired with the performance of full time duties for a period of three years or more.

**Complex policy issues are defined as policy issues that are ambiguous poorly defined and require input, expertise and analysis from across multiple sectors, organizations or disciplines.

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

Education:.
• Graduate education in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in research and analysis to address a broad range of economic development issues and opportunities in Alberta and/or Canada
• Experience in evaluating or delivering regional/community economic development policies or programs
• Experience in working on Indigenous economic development
• Experience in leading the development of communication plans and strategies
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of any of the experience requirements

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of regional economic development issues in western Canada and/or Alberta
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and economic stakeholders' roles and activities related to economic development in Western Canada

Competencies:
• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Action-oriented
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

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

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to work overtime

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

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

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.