Verification and Monitoring 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

***Please note this process is open to the following employment equity members(Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons) who reside in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad***

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! Our objective is to assess the qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, so please let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability which may affect your performance. Contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you proceed to the next assessment stage, we will provide additional information on the format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

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FedDev Ontario welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

Duties

As a Verification and Monitoring Officer, you will:
• Help entrepreneurs and communities expand their innovation reach in Canada and globally.
• Problem solve with businesses and economic development experts.
• Work on multidisciplinary project teams
• Review requests for funding and follow projects to the results stage
• Gain meaningful training and work experience
Sounds interesting? Submit an application now!

Work environment

FedDev Ontario enjoys a vibrant, inclusive and diverse work force, committed to excellence. Our employees are proud to work for an Agency that encourages a culture of ownership, where employees feel engaged, empowered and have a personal take in the impact of their work. This creates an environment that is committed to learning, innovation and collaboration and sets us apart as a workplace of choice. Working at the Agency also offers a unique opportunity for staff to work directly with recipients and stakeholders to see first-hand the impact that their work has on the ground across southern Ontario.

Since the beginning or the COVID-19 pandemic, our Agency has embraced working remotely as a standard way of working. All FedDev employees are currently working remotely full time. Following a return to the workplace, it is likely that remote work would continue for most employees. We also offer flexible work arrangements such as a compressed workweek. This would need to be discussed with your supervisor and agreed upon jointly

Intent of the process

A pool may be established as a result of this process and may be used to fill similar positions with similar tenures, language requirements and security profiles at the specified location(s) on this advertisement

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)

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in commerce, economics, business administration, finance accounting, or other speciality relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting research and analyzing information

Experience managing projects (e.g. contracts, accounts, cases, etc.) in a work environment

Experience working with clients and/or stakeholders (e.g. federal, provincial, or municipal government officials, private sector organizations or not-for profit organizations)

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Working effectively with others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to conduct research, analysis, and synthesizedata in order to prepare reports using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel software
Ability to work under pressure, deliver on tight timelines, and adapt to competing priorities
Ability to understand and analyze financial statements

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

Experience in interpreting guidelines and policies related to grants and contributions
Experience developing and maintaining partnerships and/or networks with public and private sector organizations
Experience in assessing and/or writing funding proposals or administering funding agreements
Experience in economic development projects or programs
Experience using project management software (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.)

In order to meet current and future organizational needs, FedDev Ontario’s Employment Equity plan has identified the need to recruit members of the following designated employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities and Members of visible minorities

Willingness and ability to work overtime and travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

1. How will I be assessed?
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a position.

You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such
as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks (the Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates, within the Public Service
only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates), recent and past performance evaluations, selfassessments, candidate achievement record, etc.

Your overall conduct and communications, including email
correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of
qualifications and competencies.

2. Do I need to provide proof of my education credentials?
Yes. Candidates will be asked to provide proof at a later time during the assessment process. 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.

3. Will my assessment be in English or French?
Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice (English or French). Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

4. If I am applying for a Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, how will my language proficiency be evaluated? To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB position, you must be willing to undergo Second Language Evaluation testing OR you must already have a valid Second Language Evaluation results at the BBB/BBB level (proof will be required).

COMMUNICATION:
5. Will you acknowledge receipt of my application?
No. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is complete.

6. How will I be informed of my results in the process?
For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with he candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED

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.