Director, Various (Anticipatory)

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

***IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION***
A typical cover letter to demonstrate the experience and asset criteria is not required for this process.

However, you are required to provide a summary in 500 words or less, on how you think your experience makes you a good fit to be a Low Carbon Energy Sector Executive!

**Note: Your CV will be used to validate your experience and asset criteria; please ensure it reflects how you meet each experience criteria stated in this poster and any assets you may have.

Work environment

The Low Carbon Energy Sector (LCES) is committed to providing Canadians clean, reliable and affordable energy. Canada’s abundant natural resources are vital to our future prosperity as we participate in a national energy transformation to a global low carbon economy. Natural Resources Canada is supporting Canada’s leadership on this global energy transformation. LCES is positioned to be at forefront of Canada’s efforts to build on our clean-electricity advantage, enhance energy efficiency, advance low carbon fuels and ensure we have the world’s most environmentally responsible petroleum sector all while supporting broad and meaningful Indigenous participation.

NRCan is a great environment for employees, where everyone is celebrated!

Employees are encouraged to actively participate in a number of communities, such as: the Pride Network, which developed a Guide for supporting Trans Employees; the Indigenous Employee Network, which launched a Circle of Nations Learning Centre, where all NRCan employees, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, come together to participate in Traditional Ceremonies; and the Visible Minority Advisory Council, with the vision to achieve a harmonious and inclusive workplace that is discrimination-free. NRCan is also a strong promoter of women in science, and participates yearly in many activities that promote women in today’s workforce.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate EX-01 position in Ottawa

Please note that first consideration will be given to Indigenous candidates, Persons with a disability and visible minorities

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar EX-01 positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "Summary"

Contact information for 6 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Significant* experience in the development and coordination of complex** initiatives including leading in-depth analysis.

- Significant* experience in providing strategic advice, developing proposals, making recommendations, and writing and presenting briefing material to senior management (Director Generals, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Vice-Presidents, Presidents, etc.) on complex** issues.

- Significant* experience in consulting, negotiating and establishing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Experience in managing human*** and financial**** resources.

* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed these activities for a period of three (3) years. The time spent doing the activity, as well as the type (range, scope and complexity) of work handled will be considered to determine the level of significance.

** Complex is defined as referring to at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, multi-jurisdictional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the organization, or having a potential for significant media coverage.

***Human Resources Management requirement: applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance and developed or contributed to the development of staffing plans. Applicants must indicate the number of staff they supervised. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application and demonstrate evidence of accountabilities, deliverables and level of complexity.

****Financial management is defined as: applicants must show evidence of managing a budget. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application and demonstrate evidence of accountabilities, deliverables and level of complexity.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of current and emerging issues related to energy including market trends and key policy developments (e.g. environment/climate change, indigenous, technology, trade) in Canada and globally and the impact of market trends and key policy developments on the Canada energy sector.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

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

Experience:
- Experience working on energy and environmental policy issues.
- Experience related to the nuclear sector and nuclear fuel cycle.
- Experience in managing relationships with international organizations.
- Experience managing complex programs or significant budgets.
- Experience working with departmental and interdepartmental partners in developing policy proposals for central agency consideration (e.g. Memorandum to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions (external candidates wont necessarily have this experience).
- Experience working with Indigenous communities.

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

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
- Willingness and ability to travel, including internationally, as required (when conditions permit).

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Reference checks will be conducted.

REFERENCE CHECK: Applicants MUST provide IN THEIR APPLICATION, the names and
coordinates of the following six (6) references:
- 2 supervisors* (current and past)
- 2 peers
- 2 subordinates
*A supervisor must have supervised you for a minimum of 6 months.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Performance agreements and talent management results may be used in the process.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada’s diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/jobs/services/publicservicejobs/canadian-armed-forces-membersveterans.html.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experience acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces, where applicable.

The Public Service Commission 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.

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.