Director, Sciences and Engineering

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Assessment accommodation

Note that this process is the same as the internal advertised process open to federal employees. Applicants who have already applied or will apply on the 21-IJC-IA-012 process will also be considered for this process.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Note that this process is the same as the internal advertised process open to federal employees. Applicants who have already applied or will apply on the 21-IJC-IA-012 process will also be considered for this process.

Work environment

The International Joint Commission (IJC) is a highly respected and trusted independent binational advisor to the governments of Canada and the United States on matters related to the management and protection of hundreds of shared lakes and rivers.

The Director Science and Engineering is accountable for leading and managing the development and delivery of authoritative integrated scientific and engineering strategic advice, plans, reports and public information and awareness on the scientific and engineering basis for changes in policy or the approval of projects affecting Canada-United States boundary or transboundary waters, on the regulation of the operation of these projects, on the protection of the transboundary environment using an ecosystem approach to watershed management, including the implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the improvement of transboundary air quality, and on
emerging issues along the boundary that may give rise to bilateral disputes in support of the International Joint Commission achieving its mandated objectives.

Intent of the process

The applicants should be aware that the intent of this process is to staff 1 position on an indeterminate basis and a pool of qualified candidates (partially/fully assessed) may be established to staff this position at this group and level with a CBC/CBC language requirement. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures ( acting appointments, deployment, indeterminate.)

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university degree in environmental sciences, engineering or another science discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent * and significant experience** in, managing**** multi-disciplinary teams and leading programs.

Recent* and significant experience** in integrating scientific and engineering perspectives to develop authoritative and strategic advice and recommendations for senior management***.

Recent* and significant experience** in conveying complex science and/or engineering-based information and advice to stakeholders and the public.

*Recent experience means within the last 5 years.

**"Significant experience " means with a minimum of 5 years’ experience acquired during full time employment with federal, provincial, private sector or Non- Governmental Organizations.

***Senior management means ADM, DM, Commissioner, Chair or Chief Executive Officer

**** managing: managing human and financial resources.

Clear and specific examples must be provided by candidates in their application.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of federal and provincial government roles, responsibilities and programs relevant to the use, management and monitoring of transboundary waters.

Knowledge of water quality and quantity issues in the transboundary (Canada-USA) basins.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

EDUCATION
Graduate degree in environmental sciences, engineering or another science discipline with a focus on water.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent * and significant experience* in managing scientific and engineering teams involved in water resources management.

Recent* and significant experience* in liaising or collaborating with various levels of government on a variety of complex water-related issues in Canada US transboundary basins.

Recent and significant experience in integrating scientific and engineering perspectives to develop expert and strategic advice and recommendations for senior management on issues related to transboundary water resource management.

Experience working on International Joint Commission’s (or bi-national) boards, committees, studies or activities.

Experience in designing, managing* and reporting on the outcomes of bi-national or international multi-disciplinary scientific or engineering programs related to transboundary waters management.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

In possession of a valid passport with no restriction traveling to the United States

Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally.

Willingness and ability to relocate and work from the IJC Canadian Section Ottawa’s Office

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

The International Joint Commission is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Equity-seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

a. An exam/presentation might be administered and the ability to communicate effectively in writing might be evaluated with these documents and /or with other documents.
b. An interview / presentation might be administered and the ability to communicate effectively orally might be evaluated during the interview / presentation.
c. Reference checks will be sought.
d. 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.
e. A random and/or top down selection and/or use of an asset may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
f. You must provide proof of your education credentials.
g. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
h. All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users. Failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.
i. Second language assessment test results.

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.