EX-02 Leadership Opportunities

Important messages

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Diverse perspectives and approaches contribute to better programs and stronger policies for the benefit of all Canadians. Given Canada’s demographics, National Defence (DND), as an employer of choice, cannot afford to overlook the strategic opportunity provided by a diverse workforce. As such, DND is committed to achieving representation, while championing diversity and inclusion in all areas of the organization, including the executive cadre. Therefore, consideration will first be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal People, People with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women.

Duties

The immediate intent of this process is to staff the position of Director, History and Heritage (DHH), within the Chief of Military Personnel Command.

The Chief of Military Personnel (CMP) / Military Personnel Command (MPC) is responsible for the overall personnel management of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and oversees recruitment, training, education, pay, benefits, health services, honours, history, casualty support, career transition services and a host of other corporate and personnel support services.

The Director, History and Heritage (DHH) is accountable for providing a coherent, horizontal perspective to, and strategic integration of, the management of strategic programs and initiatives related to CAF history, dress, ceremonies, honours, museums, heritage, and music. The DHH serves a critical leadership role in the development and maintenance of strategic level collaborative networks and partnerships within DND/CAF, with the Office of the Chancellery (Rideau Hall), with Canadian Heritage, with Veterans Affairs, and with other government departments and institutions. The position is the departmental authority on military history and heritage and leads Canadian delegations representing Canada internationally at senior level at the United Nations and foreign countries.

Work environment

Together, DND/CAF create the largest, and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts. In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the CAF in operations and contributing towards the successful delivery of the Defence Policy: Strong, Secure, Engaged. If you are a versatile and strategic leader looking for an opportunity to be part of a team of executives contributing to Canada’s Defence Team, we look forward to receiving your candidacy.

We invite you to visit DND's LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about being an executive at Defence:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-of-nationaldefence/life/

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff the position of Director, History and Heritage, within the Chief of Military Personnel Command, on an indeterminate (permanent) basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures and security requirements within DND as well as other government departments within the Public Service, with the approval of the delegated manager and in consultation with Executive Services.

Members of the following Employment Equity groups will be considered first: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1. Significant* experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (Director General equivalent or above) on complex* policy, program or service delivery issues.

EXP2.Experience building and maintaining strategic alliances or partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including allies.

EXP3. Experience in managing human* and financial* resources.

* Significant Experience is defined in terms of the depth, breadth and scope of experience normally acquired by having performed a broad range of activities related to this task, usually over a period of approximately two (2) years within the last five (5) years.

*Complex issues are issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics:
multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the department or having potential for significant media coverage. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the complexity of the issues.

* Management of financial resources is defined as management and accountability for a budget, including responsibility for sound financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

*Management of human resources includes leading a team and being accountable for a broad range of activities related to human resources management, such as performance management, staffing. Candidates must indicate the number of subordinate staff and the duration of time they managed them.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, in a field related to the position, such as, but not limited to, Canadian History, Military History, War Studies, Defence Studies.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEXP1. Experience with programs, policies or projects related to military history and/or military heritage (such as, but not limited to, ceremonies, dress, museums and music) of both Regular and Reserve Forces.

AEXP2. Experience representing an organization’s interests at national or international committees or forums.

AEXP3. Significant* experience in the development and coordination of complex horizontal policy analysis files.

AEXP4. Experience supporting a Panel or Committee of senior executives or Governor in Council appointments.

*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of three (3) years or more.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1. Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2. Mobilize People
KLC3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6. Achieve Results

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professionaldevelopment/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffectivebehaviours.html

ABILITIES
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Consideration will first be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal People, People with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - for Director History and Heritage. Top Secret or Secret security clearance will be required for other positions.

All appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group are subject to the Agreement to be Deployed provision, found in the Directive on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives.

Willingness and availability to work irregular hours, often on short notice and over an extended period of time.

Willingness and ability to travel, including internationally.

Respectful conduct is a condition of employment and findings of harassment will result in corrective and/or disciplinary action.

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

Considering the current situation related to COVID-19 and in order to accelerate the selection process, assessments may be conducted through various means including but not limited to self-reporting examples of past performance and work-related achievements. Interviews will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.

For timely results, re-scheduling of assessments will ONLY be granted with appropriate supporting documentation.

In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, random selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further considered. Top-down approach based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

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.