Senior Business Officer (Payments)

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THE BEST IN THE WEST

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking for Senior Business Officers (Payments) to join our team. Are you one of those persons with a great balance of people skills coupled with strong financial analysis skills? If that describes you to a T, we have an exciting opportunity for you within our organization!

Work environment

WD makes strategic investments to grow the Canadian economy with a focus on business development, innovation and community development. More recently, our department has also played a key role in helping the Government of Canada take immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak by implementing the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).

WD enjoys a vibrant, inclusive and diverse work force, committed to excellence. At WD, your ideas are heard and you have the ability to influence overall organizational change. We are looking for individuals who think independently, work creatively, and play well with others. We are proud to have ranked 1st overall as the best place to work in the Government of Canada according to the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey with 92% of our employees recommending our department as a great place to work.

Please note: as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely for the time being. Interviews and related assessments will be conducted virtually throughout this staffing process. Please ensure you have a reliable internet connection and access. If you are appointed to a position, WD will provide tools and/or equipment to support remote work. There may be an opportunity to visit the Vancouver office subject to public health recommendations.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process to create a pool of fully qualified candidates to be used for future staffing needs in our Vancouver office. This process may be used for various tenures including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments. It may also be used for positions with various security requirements, language requirements, conditions of employment and in various locations. We are willing to share the pool of candidates with our federal public service partners who have similar needs.

HOW TO APPLY: For this process, we will accept applications through www.jobs.gc.ca (PSRS) but we are also accepting resumes and cover letters by email. If you prefer, send your documents to with your name, the position title and reference number in the subject line.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 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 an acceptable concentration in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business or in a related field OR a recognized professional accounting designation.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience is required in each of the following areas:
• Reviewing financial statements or other financial analysis to evaluate financial sustainability of businesses, not-for-profits and organizations;
• Negotiating project agreements and monitoring progress throughout the lifecycle of a project;
• Developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with stakeholders;
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

*Recent is defined as relevant experience gained within the past three years.
**Significant is defined as relevant experience normally acquired through the full-time performance of duties for at least two years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Commerce, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience:
• Experience in the administration and the management of funding programs;
• Using advanced excel functions, or other reporting software applications i.e. Power BI;
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience factors used in screening.

Knowledge:
• of Transfer Payment Policy and related policy governing the delivery of repayable or non-repayable contributions.
• of economic development and diversification issues in Western Canada.

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

Various language requirements
Most Senior Business Officer positions require proficiency in English as an essential qualification. Some positions may require the use of both official languages (French and English) with various proficiency levels such as BBB/BBB or CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• of interpreting financial statements and providing related advice, including analysis and assessment;
• of assessment of financial strength and viability of a for-profit or not-for-profit organization in relation to a funding application or business plan.

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working effectively with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented; and,
• Communication (Oral and Written),

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

Diversity and Inclusiveness (Organizational Needs):
• In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, in line with employment equity objectives, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity groups: Visible Minorities; Aboriginal Persons; Persons with Disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
• Reliability security clearance
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion as required.

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

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.