Manager, President’s Office

Important messages

What does success look like?

As the Manager of the President’s Office, you are an advisor, mediator, researcher, problem solver, and representative of a high profile and dynamic leader and organization.

Attitude and approach are everything.
• You bring a combination of analytical thinking, judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• You provide advice to the President on important / emerging issues and you recommend solutions.
• You challenge the status quo and work well in high-pressure situations.
• You manage the flow of essential information. Exceptional priority-setting and time management skills are required.
• You protect the president’s time and are strategic and proactive at providing support.
• You are self-aware and flexible. You create calm and can manage emotions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• You are skilled at building networks and making the right connections to represent the President and PacifiCan interests.
• You are a leader and a team player. You manage a small administrative team. Your success depends on theirs.

Duties

The Role:
As Manager of the President’s Office at Pacific Economic Development Canada, your hyper-organizational skills allow you to create space for the President to think and strategize. You help the President to maximize the value of their time through your impeccable service and support to the President, the senior leadership team and to key stakeholders. You liaise with the Minister’s Office, political staff, members of the Executive team, Provincial and Municipal governments and agencies, external stakeholders and partners working in the economic development and innovation space.

General Requirements:
We are looking for an individual who has a track record for providing outstanding administrative services to a senior leader. Exceptional written and verbal communications skills are a prerequisite. Experience with government decision-making processes such as Cabinet, Treasury Board, Parliamentary and budgetary affairs is an asset. Proficiency in both official languages (French and English) is welcome.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely for the time being. PacifiCan will provide tools and/or equipment to support remote work. As public health restrictions ease, the successful candidate may be expected to report to the Vancouver office location in Library Square and/or to PacifiCan Headquarters located in Surrey, British Columbia. If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please apply online by October 4, 2021.

Work environment

About PacifiCan:

PacifiCan is a new regional development agency focused on growing and supporting British Columbia’s economy. We work closely with businesses, innovators, not-for-profit organizations and communities throughout the province. We make connections and investments to foster economic growth. We support people and organizations to navigate programs and policies across the federal government.

According to the Public Service Employee Survey, PacifiCan (previously Western Economic Diversification Canada) was rated the best department in the Canadian Public Service.

Intent of the process

This process may be used for various tenures including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments. It may also be used for positions with various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. We are willing to share the pool of candidates with our federal public service partners who have similar needs.

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:
• Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience providing executive assistance and managing the office of a senior executive.
• Experience liaising with senior officials and their representatives.
• Experience in the control and the administration of executive correspondence including editing and drafting.
• Experience managing human and financial resources.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Initiative
• Results-oriented
• Effective Interpersonal Relations
• Thinking Things Through (judgement, analysis and strategic thinking)
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect (Values and Ethics)
• Exceptional priority-setting and time management skills

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

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving an inclusive and representative workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Conditions of employment

• Secret Clearance - Those selected must meet and maintain this condition of employment throughout their employment.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

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.