STREAM 1: Senior Policy Advisor STREAM 2: Deputy Director/Manager

Update: *Amendment to closing date.

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

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/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

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

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Process
A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Current opportunities are located in the National Capital Region, however, remote work from other locations within Canada may be considered.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Notes:
1. Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
2. An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

STREAM 1 & 2:
Recent* and significant** experience in developing and providing strategic advice or complex*** policy analysis, and recommendations to senior management**** on complex*** and high-profile***** issues.

Recent* and significant** experience in planning, conducting, or managing policy initiatives, programs, or projects.

Recent* and significant** experience in representing and advancing departmental interests and positions with other federal departments, governments, and external stakeholders, and in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with federal departments, provincial governments, non-governmental agencies, or Indigenous groups.

Recent* and significant** experience in leading the preparation of complex*** policy documents and advice for senior management****, including briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions, and ministerial correspondence.

Significant** experience representing the Government of Canada in engagements with international organizations, or the private sector internationally.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

STREAM 2:
Recent* experience in leading a team and managing its priorities and activities, including in managing human and financial resources.

Recent* experience in human resources and financial or budgetary management.

*Recent is defined as: within the last five years.
**Significant is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired with having performed work, as part of the regular duties of the candidate, in a similar role for a period of at least five years.
***Complex issues involve high-level analysis, multiple stakeholders and linkages, wide ranging implications on different aspects of a sector, and the integration of information.
****Senior management is defined as: Executive level e.g. Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister or equivalents.
***** High profile defined as: garnering, or ability to garner, lots of attention from the public and mainstream media.

Significant** knowledge of important emerging economic and market trends, and policy challenges facing the Canadian energy sector, both domestically and internationally.

Significant** knowledge of international and trade issues related to energy and energy policy, and Canada’s climate change policies and objectives.

Knowledge of Canada’s energy programs, priorities and policies, both domestically and internationally.

Significant** working knowledge of the federal policy development and approval process.

**Significant is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired with having performed work, as part of the regular duties of the candidate, in a similar role for a period of at least five years.

STREAM 1:
Ability to work individually or in a team environment to generate deliverables and results.

STREAM 2:
Ability to manage staff performance of direct reports, continuously provide feedback to staff, and generate results and deliverables.

Ability to lead and motivate teams and individuals, and support their career development and growth.

STREAM 1 & 2:
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex*** issues, and provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management****.

Ability to, under significant pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities, projects, and deliverables simultaneously.

Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.

Exceptionally strong oral and written communication abilities.

***Complex issues involve high-level analysis, multiple stakeholders and linkages, wide ranging implications on different aspects of a sector, and the integration of information.
****Senior management is defined as: Executive level e.g. Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister or equivalents.

STREAM 1 & 2:
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Integrity and respect
Judgement
Reliability
Flexibility
Adaptability

STREAM 2:
Strong leadership and engagement skills.

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

Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in central agencies.

Experience in working with industry, non-government, Indigenous or other representatives in relation to energy sector-related projects.

Experience in Federal-Provincial-Territorial working groups, negotiations, including directly supporting senior management**** participation.

Experience working in oil and gas-related issues with industry, other levels government, non-government organizations or Indigenous governments or groups.

****Senior management is defined as: Executive level e.g. Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister or equivalents.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.

Willingness and ability to work additional hours when required to meet urgent 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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written test, practical test, situational exercise, oral interview, simulation, presentation, role-play, work samples, performance appraisals and/or reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.