Senior Business Officer

Important messages

Do you have experience in delivering grants and contribution programs? Do you want to work for the best Government of Canada department in the West? Then come work for Western Economic Diversification Canada’s Policy and Strategic Direction (PSD)! PSD is looking for candidates who crave variety, thrive on innovation, and bring a winning attitude to every task.

Duties

If you are interested in an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic department, we want to hear from you . Western Economic Diversification is looking for Senior Business Officers to join the dynamic Program Policy Team. As a Senior Business Officer, you will provide support, analysis and advice to PSD’s program managers who are responsible for coordinating and implementing a wide variety of programs. You will provide program policy leadership, service, and support to regions and become an active member on program implementation teams.

In this role, you will:
• Manage and report on the status of a variety of programs;
• Design, interpret and implement program policies and procedures;
• Participate in national, regional and interdepartmental working groups;
• Engage with corporate and regional stakeholders in the implementation of programs
• Support reporting in response to information requests from Members of Parliament, the Senate, and other government departments.

Prepare to be challenged!

Work environment

WD ranks among the best places to work in the Government of Canada according to the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey. Our employees recommend our department as a great place to work.

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 process (the application process or work procedures, receiving documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment), please contact Carolyn Veitch by email at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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 an office subject to public health recommendations. As public health restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be expected to report to a WD office location. WD locations are open office environments. Employees have designated cubicles with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. The physical demands of this position include spending a significant amount of screen time on a computer or equivalent, as well as reading documents in digital and/or print media. This role will also involve meeting with stakeholders, virtually by video or telephone, and in-person as COVID-19 public health measures allow. This position also involves sitting or standing at a workstation.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to fill a term position ending March 31, 2022. 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, apply through www.jobs.gc.ca (PSRS) or by email. Send your documents to with your name, the position title and reference number in the subject line.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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 Commerce/Business, Public Administration, Economics or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Delivering or developing economic development programs.
• Developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with departmental teams and/or stakeholders.
• Supporting program management/renewal through research and consolidation of internal or external stakeholder input to program evaluations.
• Preparing briefing materials in support of executive decision-making.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
• Masters degree in Business, Public Administration or Economics

Experience:
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the following:
- business development, productivity and innovation;
- community development;
- project assessment and monitoring;
• Developing tools, training and providing oversight and guidance related to Grant and Contribution programs and projects.
• Advanced data analytics, reporting and visualization using excel or other similar programs
• Supporting cabinet or executive council making decision-making processes (e.g. Treasury Board submissions, memorandum to cabinet, etc.).
• Implementing programs in support of diversity and inclusion.

Knowledge of:
• The project management life cycle.
• Information systems and processes required for the delivery of economic development programs.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of:
• Economic and environmental strengths, opportunities and challenges of Western Canada.
• Federal, provincial or non-governmental organization programs and services that support economic development and diversification.

Competencies:
• Communication (oral)
• Communication (written)
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Security Clearance
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, including occasional weekends

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.