Director – Multiple Positions

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group. An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 500 employees.

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Summary of Duties for All Positions:
The Director is accountable for the success of their team and for the performance of each individual on the team. The Director ensures that their team is aligned with and advancing the CER’s strategic priorities. The Director provides strategic policy, communications, engagement, governance, and issues management advice and recommendations to senior management, the CEO, the Commission, and the Board of Directors. The Director ensures that internal quality measures are met.

The Director manages financial resources effectively and in accordance with their delegated authority to accomplish results and manages the human resources activities for their team including recruitment, development, managing team schedules and workload priorities, and external contracts. The Director achieves team excellence through communicating, measuring and discussing team and individual performance expectations, personal coaching, encouraging team cohesion, fostering team development and morale, and building partnerships with other teams across the CER.

The Director thrives in a high-paced environment and is adaptable to changing priorities. The Director facilitates processes, solves problems, recommends changes in policy and approaches affecting how work is done, and continuously seeks potential improvements.

The Director may act for the Vice President in their absence.

Further information about who we are and what we do can be found on the CER website https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-what-we-do/index.html

Additional Summary of Duties specific to the position(s) in Energy Adjudication:
Reporting to the Vice President, Energy Adjudication, the Director is committed to assisting the CER in meeting its mandate through the activities of the Energy Adjudication Business Unit and their team. This includes, providing advice and decision support to the Commission and staff, completing analysis of energy issues, planning and executing projects for regulatory improvement, and providing expert information and analysis to internal and external stakeholders of the CER. A high degree of perspective, judgment, diplomacy and negotiation skills are required in this position.

Additional Summary of Duties specific to the position(s) in System Operations:
Reporting to the Vice President, System Operations, the Director leads and helps shape the CER’s safety and environmental oversight work to assist the CER in meeting its mandate. The Director is responsible for providing relevant and high quality analysis and advice in strategic planning, corporate and the Business Unit projects and initiatives, and external interactions. The Director is also responsible for planning and executing complex projects for safety and environmental oversight improvement, establishing internal and external strategic relationships, and identifying key issues, researching and evaluating relevant data, information and divergent opinions, and developing strategy (ies) to accomplish goals and objectives. A high degree of perspective, judgment, diplomacy and negotiation skills are required in this position.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

Positions to be filled: 4

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: Successful completion of a bachelor degree from a recognized university in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1. Significant and recent experience in regulatory, business or policy issues in the energy sector, specifically with issues related to Canadian federal or provincial regulatory activities.

E2. Significant and recent experience in providing strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior management (e.g., Vice President or above), Commission or Board of Directors.

E3. Experience in the management of complex projects or work units involving the efforts of several people.

E4. Recent experience in directly managing human, financial or material resources.

Note: For the purpose of this process, ‘significant’ experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over several years of substantively more progressive and complex responsibilities. ‘Recent’ is defined as having recent enough experience that the candidate is familiar with the latest practices and developments and is competent to take on the role with very little direction, typically but not necessarily acquired within the last 1-5 years.

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

Asset Qualifications:

The following qualifications may be used. Asset qualifications may be a determining factor in the selection of candidates for written assessment and interviews. Please clearly indicate how you meet these criteria in your cover letter.


The following asset criteria may be used for the position(s) in Energy Adjudication:

AQ1 Experience providing analysis or advice to a regulatory commission.

AQ2 Experience in research, analysis, and provision of policy advice and recommendations on energy matters.

AQ3 Experience leading selection and prioritization of initiatives or projects aligned to organizational outcomes and priorities.

AQ4 Significant and recent experience in technical, industry or regulatory issues related to construction or operation of hydrocarbon transmission pipelines.


The following asset criteria may be used for the Director Tolls and Tariffs Compliance in Energy Adjudication:

AQ5 Experience using expert level knowledge of energy supply or markets in North America and abroad, energy economics, and energy analysis to provide advice to senior management.

AQ6 A graduate degree related to the position; or a professional accounting or financial designation such as CFA or CPA; or a professional designation relevant to the position.


The following asset criteria may be used for the position(s) in System Operations:

AQ7 A post-graduate degree related to the position (e.g. Engineering, Safety Management, Sciences).

AQ8 Significant and recent experience in technical, industry and/or regulatory issues related to construction, maintenance or operation of hydrocarbon transmission pipelines and/or facilities.

AQ9 Experience working outside of the public sector within the natural resources industry (e.g., for a private company or non-profit).

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), English Essential

We currently have one vacancy with Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) profile and three vacancies with English Essential profiles, however, this process may be used to staff other positions in the organization. The language requirements for these positions will depend upon the Business Unit and duties required.

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies OR Leadership Competencies:

OC1 Verbal Communication – Proficiency level: Shape
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively verbally

OC2 Written Communication – Proficiency level: Shape
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively in writing
• Interprets complex and possibly contradictory messages and optimizes communications to achieve desired results
• Clearly articulates technical matters to senior level audiences in writing

Leadership Competencies:

LC1 Create Vision and Strategy – Proficiency level: Apply
• Translates implementation strategies, objectives and direction into concrete activities
• Designs and implements solutions to operational challenges

LC2 Mobilize People – Proficiency level: Apply
• Creates a sense of common purpose and direction in the organization and among colleagues
• Sets clear expectations, monitors and evaluates performance
• Engages employees to gather ideas and input to build cohesive teams

LC3 Uphold Integrity and Respect -– Proficiency level: Apply
• Values and provides authentic, evidence-based advice in the interest of Canadians
• Holds self and the organization to the highest ethical and professional standards
• Implements practices to advance an inclusive, healthy organization, that is free from harassment and discrimination
• Promotes and respects the diversity of people and their skills

LC4 Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders – Proficiency level: Apply
• Seeks and leverages opportunities to enhance outcomes through partnerships
• Encourages employees to participate in collaborative initiatives

LC5 Promote Innovation and Guide Change – Proficiency level: Apply
• Encourages and applies sound risk management practices
• Identifies opportunities for and barriers to innovation
• Adapts plans in response to changes in direction and priorities

LC6 Achieve Results – Proficiency level: Apply
• Aligns people with work in order to achieve organizational objectives and results
• Takes ownership and acknowledges impact and outcome of decision

Competency Level Definitions:
Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-12 position is similar to an EX-01 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including, sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective 1 November 2020 NEB-12, $118,338 to $143,979

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments

6. Terms of Employment: These positions have been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the CER Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.

Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Organization Future Needs: The CER is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: *Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and/or Persons with disabilities.

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group.

*An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

9. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.