MANAGER (various business units)

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

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff positions at the same group and level or equivalent within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods) and various BILINGUAL linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC ou CCC/CCC).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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
Significant* experience in providing analysis, advice and recommendations on ongoing or emerging operational or program issues.
Significant* experience in developing, planning and implementing programs or projects.
Significant* experience working with internal or external partners or stakeholders.
Experience in managing human resources including supervising, coordinating or assigning work within a unit.

DEFINITION: Significant *experience will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to plan and organize work under tight deadlines.
Ability to gather and analyse information and make recommendations.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Mobilize people
Client service focus
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Reliability
Attention to detail

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

EDUCATION (Asset)
College diploma or university degree in a field related to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (Asset)
Significant* experience working for an electoral management body at the federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal level.
Significant* experience in the development and/or delivery of educational materials.
Experience supervising or managing the work of graphic designers or multimedia development professionals.
Experience in managing a call centre or in working in a call-centre environment.
Experience in developing and conducting stakeholder engagement or consultation activities.
Experience in the development of strategies and plans for program or service delivery.
Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management.
Experience in contract administration or management, such as rental agreements or acquisitions of goods and services.
Experience in coordinating with information technology specialists to develop, support or maintain software applications required for program or service delivery
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and applying policies, procedures and legislation.

DEFINITION: Significant* experience will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated.

KNOWLEDGE (Asset)
General knowledge of the legislation, regulations and processes as they relate to the electoral system of Canada.
Knowledge of the principles of andragogy.

ABILITIES (Asset)
Ability to apply project management principles.

Organizational Need

Elections Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-identify as members of the Equity seeking groups (a group of persons who are disadvantaged on the basis of one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act) may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

Availability and willingness to work occasional overtime on short notice.

Availability and willingness to travel occasionally, with notice.

A working internet connection is required to perform the duties of the position.

Availability for consultation after normal working hours, including weekends and holidays (depending on the position being filled).

Be able to certify that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior starting your functions, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds 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

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Elections Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 30, Victoria Street, in Gatineau with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.