Assistant Economic Development Officer // Economic Development Officer

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STREAM 1: Assistant Economic Development Officers (CO-01)
STREAM 2: Economic Development Officers (CO-02)

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is looking for individuals to join our team. For the past decade, ACOA has been ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Atlantic Canadians, ACOA is the place for you!

Duties

ACOA is looking for assistant economic development officers and economic development officers to join our team. If you are motivated and interested in an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic department, please apply.

As an assistant economic development officer or economic development officer, you will be encouraged to connect with people, build relationships, and develop collaborative approaches to addressing challenges or opportunities related to economic development in Atlantic Canada. You will be given the opportunity to think independently to plan, develop, implement and assess projects within a team in order to support the priorities of the department.

Work environment

ACOA works to develop and diversify the economy of Atlantic Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the Atlantic region.

ACOA is recognized as a top employer thanks to its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Atlantic Canadians. In the annual Public Service Employee Survey, ACOA employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Here is what our current employees have to say about working at ACOA, Prince Edward Island:
- Work with a committed, respectful and highly-engaged team;
- Exercise judgement while doing meaningful work;
- Get access to training and professional development opportunities;
- Apply modern work tools, processes and technology;
- Flexible work arrangements

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some employees are currently working remotely and may be working from different regions or offices.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be created for future vacancies (permanent and/or temporary) for the ACOA regional office in PEI.

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 EXPERIENCE FOR STREAM 1 - Assistant Economic Development (CO-01):

EX1 - Supporting the evaluation of proposals and applications for funding or business plans;
EX2 - Managing projects against a workplan;
EX3 - Maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance initiatives or projects; and
EX4 - Providing strategic advice and recommendations to management.


ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE FOR STREAM 2 - Economic Development Officer (CO-02):

EX1 - Evaluation of proposals and applications for funding or business plans;
EX2 - Conducting financial analysis to evaluate sustainability of organizations;
EX3 - Negotiating project agreements/contracts and monitoring progress against agreements throughout the lifecycle of a project;
EX4 - Developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance initiatives or projects; and
EX5 - Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative – Some positions require bilingual proficiency (French and English). This may vary depending on the position being staffed.
- English essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Essential Qualifications: Identifies what you must possess in order to be qualified for the job.

EDUCATION:
ED1:Graduation with a degree from a recognized university

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students within one year of obtaining their degree will be considered. You must provide the program and the date of obtaining your degree.

Degree equivalency

COMPETENCIES:

C1 - Demonstrating integrity/respect – Demonstrating strong ethical behaviour in personal and organizational practices while respecting democratic, professional and people values.
C2 - Strategic thinking - Understanding and processing complex information and exercising sound judgment, considering the situation, the issues, the key players, and levels of authority involved. Proposing a course of action that furthers the objectives, priorities and vision of the organization.
C3 – Adaptability - Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals
C4 – Communication (Oral and Written) - Using language as a flexible tool to share and collect information, to exchange ideas and to openly explore a variety of perspectives, adjusting style and content to each unique individual, audience and circumstance.

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

Asset/Other Qualifications: Additional qualifications that is nice to have, but not essential to the application.


ASSET EDUCATION:

AED1 - Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
AED2 - A recognized professional accounting designation.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEX1 - Experience in development and/or implementation of projects that support the economic inclusion of underrepresented groups.
AEX2 - Experience working with First Nation Communities.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS – varies depending on the position and as required:
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to work remotely
• Must have a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a driver's license.

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

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 qualification, 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.

OTHER INFORMATION:
• Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process.
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a position.
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
• Candidates invited to an assessment may be required to bring an original proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for assessment purposes.

Candidates must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.