Program Manager

Update: **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SECTION "CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT" HAS BEEN MODIFIED.**

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SECTION "CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT" HAS BEEN MODIFIED.**

Duties

As the manager for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) in Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon, you and your team will :

✔ Provide financial support to build and renovate spaces for artists to create and present their works.
✔ Support art galleries, museums and archives in designing spaces to present their collections and share the diverse stories of those who live in their communities.
✔ Work with Indigenous communities to create cultural centres where traditional knowledge and cultural practices are celebrated and shared.
✔ Work with local arts organizations to undertake feasibility studies to help them achieve their dream of creating their community’s first artist-run space.
✔ Work with theatres and festivals to purchase state-of-the-art technology that will enhance the audience’s live and virtual performance experience and allow cultural creators to innovate and push the boundaries of their craft.

In addition, during this global pandemic, as CCSF manager, you will have a unique and rewarding opportunity to partner with not-for-profit organizations to support the safe reopening of cultural and heritage spaces as well as to support changes in how cultural and heritage organizations disseminate or present their work and collections.

➡ If this type of work sounds interesting to you and you are interested in partnering with arts, cultural and heritage organizations in building stronger communities and showcasing Canadian stories and talent, then maybe the CCSF manager job is for you!

Work environment

Canadian Heritage is a positive and creative work environment rooted in the values of mutual support and personal accountability in which employees value community and are encouraged by management to be innovative in their daily work.

Our employees play an important role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. Through our programs, we support initiatives that allow Canadians to experience dynamic cultural expressions, celebrate our history and heritage, and build strong communities.

♦ Diversity - Count yourself in!
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of our values. A diverse team help bring different perspectives and creative ideas that everyone can benefit from. We welcome applications from people with diverse skills, backgrounds and identities

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a Program Manger within the Western Region, on an indeterminate basis.

A list of partially or fully qualified candidates (anticipatory staffing) could be created and could be used to fill identical or similar positions with various language requirements and various tenures within the Department of Canadian Heritage in the Western Region.

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
- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

♦ EXPERIENCE
- Significant* experience in establishing partnerships or negotiating with public, private or not-for-profit organizations.
- Experience in presenting recommendations on complex** issues to senior level decision makers.
- Experience in the development or delivery of infrastructure projects.
- Experience in leading a team.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience; the complexity and diversity of issues managed as well as the level of autonomy in decision-making will also be taken into consideration.
** “Complex” is defined as the interrelated factors that expose the organization to higher risks or may have policy implications.

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

♦ ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

- Experience in administering a funding program.
- Experience in leading community engagement initiatives.
- Experience in managing large budgets***.
- Experience working in the arts and culture or heritage sector.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities.
- Experience working with racialized communities.

*** Managing large budgets is defined as managing an operations, program, or infrastructure budget of over $1 million.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

♦ COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Communication (oral and written)
- Management of operations to achieve results
- People management
- Service excellence

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

♦ ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a representative workforce and our employment equity goals, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups: *Indigenous Peoples, Racialized Communities, Persons with Disabilities.

*In this process, we are using the terms “Indigenous Peoples’’ and “Racialized Communities” as they align with international usage and in this process replace the legislative terms “Aboriginal peoples” and “Visible Minorities’’ that appear in the Employment Equity Act and the Employment Equity Regulations. The definitions have not changed.

♦ OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing and able to work overtime when required and on short notice.
- Willing and able to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - AND Vaccination status attestation:
All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

➡ Volume Management strategies may be used.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.