Director, Leadership Development and Diversity and Inclusion Centre

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Assessment accommodation

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY:
ONLY ON LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, they are required to answer questions and provide information through the electronic application. As such, they have to clearly demonstrate with specific and concrete examples (WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW), in their answers, how they meet the education and each experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and any of the asset qualifications. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather you must provide concrete examples of tasks you have accomplished. The answers to the questions may be used to assess the applicants ability to communicate effectively in writing. The resume may be used to validate information previously provided in the answers to the questions. Any answers redirecting to the information provided in the resume will not be accepted.

Duties

Are you looking to inspire, to influence and develop tomorrow’s leaders? Do you enjoy working in a diverse and progressive team environment that offers flexible work options? If this describes you, then a job at the Canadian Police College (CPC) could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

As part of the RCMP National Policing Services, the CPC has an extensive mandate, providing specialized training that is unique to the College, and extending these services to law enforcement communities from around the world.

The CPC is looking for an individual who demonstrates a high personal standard of excellence, integrity and ethics, and strong character leadership. As a valued member of the CPC’s Senior Management Team, the Director for the LDC-PDCIP portfolio enables the CPC to optimize key partnerships with other government departments, Indigenous communities, academia, professional development organizations and external stakeholders from the community of practice.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 30,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 145 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

With a strong focus on leading edge program design and delivery, responsible governance and solid partnerships, the CPC prides itself on being unique in its customized approach to delivery of word-class manager and executive level leadership development through the Leadership Development Center (LDC) and the Professional Development Center for Indigenous Policing (PDCIP).

At the CPC, we work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, appreciated and respected. By focusing on innovative approaches to delivering tailored learning, we directly contribute to the professionalization of policing through education, stewardship and mentorship, helping law enforcement services in Canada and internationally keep their communities safe.

Our office is located at 1 Sandridge Road in Ottawa, Ontario.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC and a RCMP Secret security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP with various tenures, with a bilingual linguistic profiles of CBC/CBC and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

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 post-secondary institution in human resources management, organizational development psychology, public or business administration, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Recent* and significant** experience in managing the development, implementation and/or evaluation of complex learning products and programs
-Significant* experience in providing expert strategic advice and briefings to senior officials (Director General and above, or equivalent executive in the private sector) on complex matters***.
-Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with various stakeholders such as federal government officials, provincial/territorial governments, law enforcement, policing services, Indigenous, communities, Black, other racialized communities and academia.
-Significant** experience in human resources and financial management (please indicate the number of employees directly supervised and the budget for which you had direct responsibility).

Note:
-*Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.
-**Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which would have been acquired over a period of 2 years or more.
-***Complex matters are issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional; sensitive; confidential; affecting many partners or stakeholders; precedent setting; having a major impact on organizations; or having a potential for significant media coverage. Candidates need to clearly demonstrate the complexity.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
-Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and/or national program initiatives.
-Experience in managing or delivering diversity and inclusion leadership development learning products.
-Experience in working in a policing or public safety environment.
-Experience in developing and implementing innovative leadership strategies and educational programming to support the development of middle managers and senior executives.
-Recent* experience in managing an enterprise-wide learning management system and/or new learning technologies.

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 the mandate and strategic priorities of the Canadian Police College
-Knowledge of current trends, issues and challenges facing policing pertaining to learning and development.
-Knowledge of pedagogy and adult learning principles

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

For additional information on Public Service Key Leadership Competencies https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

Organizational Needs:
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements:
-Travel may be required
-Willingness and ability to work overtime when require

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for deployment, secondment or assignment.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.