Senior Business Officer (Western Canada Growth Strategy)

Important messages

Are you excited by how new technologies can transform traditional industries and build a stronger western Canadian economy? Are you already plugged into conversations about innovation and sustainability? Do you have a strong network of industry contacts and track-record of collaborating on major projects?

If so, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is excited to talk to you about a new career opportunity!

Duties

WD’s Western Canada Growth Strategy team is looking for individuals with strong business development backgrounds. You will conduct industry and partner outreach to connect western firms with large-scale projects to federal programs. In turn, you will provide advice to WD and our federal partners on what opportunities they should focus on and firms they need to engage.

Work environment

Governments worldwide are looking for new and innovative approaches to economic development funding and delivery and Western Economic Diversification Canada is at the forefront. We foster a culture of experimentation and innovation to continuously improve how we do business for the benefit of western Canadians. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to develop and diversify the economy of Western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the West.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to develop and diversify the economy of Western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the West.

WD is recognized as a top employer because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, WD employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose WD:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology
• Supports for training and development

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one position immediately for a two year term.

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will also be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Building strong relationships with senior officials in western Canada’s heavy industries
• Conducting pathfinding for large-scale industry projects
• Coordinating engagement between industry and government

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of:
• Heavy industries in western Canada (e.g., oil and gas, petro-chemical manufacturing)
• Industrial decarbonization technologies (e.g., carbon capture, storage, and utlization)
• Federal, provincial, and non-governmental programs that support industry innovation and sustainability

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)

Experience:
Depth or breadth of experience in any one or combination of these factors:
• Developing large-scale industry projects
• Advocating for project investment
• Providing advice on government industry innovation programs

Knowledge of:
• Government of Canada departmental roles and programs

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, applicants are encouraged to self-identify as belonging to the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work overtime

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 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.