Assistant Deputy Minister (Defence Research and Development Canada)

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to achieving representation, while championing diversity and inclusion in all areas of the organization, including the executive cadre. In order to deliver on this mission, the organization strives for excellence by serving the public with integrity and upholding Canada’s diversity. Therefore, consideration will 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.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT THE NATION:

Your leadership supports an AGILE, INCLUSIVE and EQUIPPED workforce to meet our current and future challenges, and realize our full potential. As Canada’s largest and most complex organization, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadian values at home and abroad, while contributing to international peace, security and stability efforts.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE AN IMPACT ACCROSS CANADA AND ABROAD:

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) anticipates Science & Technology defence and security challenges and acts as the catalyst for an innovative defence and security sector across Canada. DRDC is the national leader in defence science and technology, developing and delivering new technical solutions and advice to DND, the CAF, other federal departments, and the safety and security communities across Canada.

Your leadership of DRDC supports defence and security operations at home and abroad with knowledge and technology; provides Science & Technology to forecast, cost, and deliver future readiness levels to meet operational requirements; and, generates knowledge and technology for a robust, connected and multi-jurisdictional security and intelligence environment.

Intent of the process

The immediate objective of this process is to staff the position of Assistant Deputy Minister (Defence Research and Development Canada) – ADM(DRDC).

The process also aims to establish a qualified pool which could also be used to staff similar positions within DND and other government departments within the core public administration with the approval of the delegated manager and in consultation with Executive Services.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "In your cover letter, tell us how your leadership will enable the DRDC organization within Defence. Please also demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria indicated on the poster. Please use the education and experience factors as header and then write no more than two paragraphs demonstrating how you meet each qualification criteria required, using concrete examples."

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

EDUCATION:
ED01: Graduation with a Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX01: Experience in setting strategic direction and providing leadership in the development of policies, programs and frameworks related to science and technology.
EX02: Experience providing scientific, research and development advice and briefings to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
EX03: Experience in developing and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with industry, other governments, academia or international organizations.
EX04: Experience in managing significant (1) financial and complex (2) human resources matters.

NOTES
(1) Significant financial management is exercising financial authorities at the executive level, including direct accountability for a budget.
(2) Complex human resources matters include leading and being accountable for a broad range of activities related to human resources management.
** NOTE: The depth and breadth of experience will be a consideration in selecting candidates for further consideration.

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

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

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

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED01: Graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering, economics, social sciences, natural or life sciences, or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX01: Experience providing advice and recommendations to address defence and security challenges.
AEX02: Experience working with central agencies (such as Privy Council, the Treasury Board Secretariat, and the Department of Finance) and key stakeholder departments such as Public Safety Canada.
AEX03: Experience in leading transformation initiatives.
AEX04: Experience in chairing committees for the purposes of information exchange and leveraging opportunities for the collaboration and development of joint programs.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
AK01: Knowledge of Canadian and International strategic security and Defence issues relevant to the government of Canada.
AK02: Knowledge of leading-edge scientific research and analysis practices and programs.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

Working irregular hours often on short notice and over an extended period of time.

There is a need to travel nationally and internationally.

There is a need to have a valid passport.

There is a need to exercise respectful conduct, findings of harassment will result in corrective and/or disciplinary actions.

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.

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. Any interviews will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.

Depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed, the asset qualifications may be deemed essential qualifications. The Assessment Board reserves the right to add or modify qualifications at any time if it deems to be necessary, as operational and organizational needs evolve.

Assessments may be conducted via innovative tools.

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

If necessary, the Assessment Board reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the applicants in order to adequately assess the applicants

We thank all those who apply.

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.