Evaluation Manager

Update: ***IMPORTANT UPDATE***

Please note the following update for the screening questions for:
• Working Effectively with Others;
• Adaptability; and
• Ability to Lead Projects and Teams.

Due to an administrative error, you will not be able to elaborate on your YES/NO responses for these competencies as part of your application as per the instructions in the poster. If you respond YES on your application, you may be asked to provide your additional responses to these questions via email at a later date.

Our apologies for any inconvenience.

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

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

***IMPORTANT*** In lieu of a covering letter, candidates will be required to complete the on-line application questions regarding experience/education. In addition to education and experience screening questions, the competencies listed below will be evaluated using screening questions as part of the application process.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete your application and the required sections included in the online application process. Failure to answer the questions will result in your application being rejected.

By investing time up front it will eliminate the need to conduct written assessment of these competencies later in the process:
• Ability to lead projects and teams
• Working effectively with others
• Adaptability
• Ability to communicate in writing

Additional assessment related to these competencies may be conducted at a later date.

We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. If you don’t clearly demonstrate you have the required experience, we won’t ask for additional information and you may be screened out. The breadth and depth of experience may be considered during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Duties

The Evaluation Manager is responsible for:
• Researching complex programs in the Agriculture sector;
• Synthesizing and analyzing various sources of data;
• Coordinating multiple tasks with varying priorities;
• Managing varying workflow, sometimes under tight deadlines;
• Supervising and collaborating with a complex mix of stakeholders.

Work environment

The Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE) supports the Deputy Minister by providing internal audit and evaluation services and advice, managing a secretariat for the Deputy Minister's Departmental Audit Committee, and liaising with the Office of the Auditor General and other external assurance areas.

At AAFC, we strive to create an environment where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. We believe our organization is most effective when it reflects the Canadian populations it serves. We value the unique talents and experiences of all employees.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, AAFC has several diversity and inclusion networks, dedicated to ensuring that we continue to grow as an inclusive, respectful and diverse workplace. Regardless of whether you are a member of the diversity groups, all employees are welcomed to join the Networks and participate in their activities and events. These networks include the Indigenous Network Circle, Persons with Disabilities Network, Visible minorities Network, Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network, Workplace Wellness Network and many other networks.

AAFC employees are given the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential through various programs and training. By providing flexible work arrangements and appropriate accommodations, all employees are able to continually thrive within our organization. AAFC offers an excellent work-life balance with competitive salary, generous vacation, paid leave for family and health, comprehensive benefits, and an attractive pension plan.

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Intent of the process

There is presently one (1) permanent position to fill with this process. The Evaluation Manager will lead evaluations of programs and initiatives of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

If you don’t immediately receive a job offer, qualified candidates will also be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and other federal government departments and agencies. The skill specialization(s), work location, language profile, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for indeterminate, acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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 with an acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTE: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

The term degree refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant and recent* experience in conducting all phases of in-house (i.e., non-contracted) evaluation or research projects (planning, conducting and reporting) related to examining the economic or sociological effects of projects, programs or policies
• Experience in communicating evaluation or research results and recommendations to management or senior officials** (e.g., briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence, summary reports, presentations, or issue papers)
• Significant and recent* experience in using qualitative and quantitative methods to conduct research and analysis

* Significant and recent is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a three year period within the last eight years

**Management or senior officials is defined as executive level positions such as (but not limited to) Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Vice-President, President (or equivalent)

Competencies:
• Working effectively with others
• Adaptability

Abilities:
• Ability to lead projects and teams
• Ability to communicate in writing

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

Asset Qualifications:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree, certificate, diploma or acceptable concentration in program evaluation

Degree equivalency

• Possession of the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation

• Experience using advanced quantitative methods to conduct research or analysis, such as multivariate analysis including regression analysis, factor analysis or other related methods
• Experience in conducting evaluations within the federal public service

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
• English Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of evaluation theories and methods
• Knowledge of the federal government’s Policy on Results and Directive on Results

Competencies:
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Thinking things through

Abilities:
• Ability to analyze information, develop findings and provide recommendations
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding, complex and fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate orally

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

Organizational Needs:
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime, with little or no notice due to operational requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. The details can be found on this site: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html

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. The Policy can be found on this site: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.