Chief of Staff and Senior Executive Director, Governmental Affairs

Important messages

📢 Do you have your finger on the pulse of government priorities? Love to tackle complex, sensitive issues? Know how to get big things done?

How would you like to join one of the most awesome workforces in the federal public service? Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is the newly created regional development agency focused on growing and supporting British Columbia’s economy. Prior to August 2021, we were part of Western Economic Diversification Canada, serving all of Western Canada. With an exciting new mandate to focus exclusively on the BC economy, PacifiCan works closely with stakeholders across the province and across the country. We make connections and investments to foster economic growth. We help people navigate through the federal government’s programs and policies. We are committed to innovation and to always raising the bar—even if we set it.

This is an opportunity to be a part of something really special. If you love a fast-paced, high-impact work environment then we want to hear from you!

We provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the process, please contact Andre Gareau at . All information received in relation to your accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

This position is one of four reporting directly to the President, PacifiCan. Your challenge will be to link PacifiCan’s strategic regional priorities with the overall federal government direction. You will grow your expert knowledge of BC’s evolving social, political and economic landscape. You will create great working relationships between our President’s Office and Minister’s staff, senior PacifiCan officials, central agencies and many others.

Work environment

PacifiCan works to develop and diversify the economy of British Columbia by delivering grants and contributions programs and advancing the interests of BC in national economic policy, programs and initiatives. At PacifiCan, we care about people and serving our clients.

At PacifiCan, you will:

✔️ Work with engaged, amazing people who support each other and love the work they do.
✔️ Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients.
✔️ Enjoy flexible work arrangements.
✔️ Work with modern work tools and technology.
✔️ Work with an innovative leadership team who are passionate about hiring and developing talent.

Please note: as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely for the time being. If you are appointed to a position, PacifiCan will provide tools and/or equipment to support remote work. As public health restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be expected to report to PacifiCan’s Headquarters location in British Columbia.

PacifiCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit/stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to fill one permanent position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to fill similar positions.

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)

When you apply you will be asked a series of screening questions based on the education and experience criteria below. When answering the screening questions, please provide:
► Concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications.
► Where, when and how the experience was acquired.

Education:
✔️ Candidates with the requisite experience will meet the education requirement of the position (e.g., an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
✔️ Significant* experience in advising and briefing ministers, deputy heads, chief executive officers or chairs of the board.
✔️ Significant* experience with issues management and developing and implementing strategies to respond to complex issues**.
✔️ Experience advancing an organization’s strategic objectives through corporate governance.
✔️ Experience managing human resources.

Notes:
* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of these duties for a minimum of 5 years.
** Complex issues are defined as issues with the following characteristics: multidimensional; sensitive; potentially controversial; confidential; affecting many partners/stakeholders; precedent-setting and/or having a major impact on the public service/private sector; and/or having the potential for significant media coverage.

Competencies:
✔️ Excellent Communicator.
✔️ Create Vision and Strategy.
✔️ Mobilize People.
✔️ Uphold Integrity and Respect.
✔️ Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
✔️ Achieve Results.
✔️ Promote Innovation and Guide Change.

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

The following criteria will be assessed using the online screening questions. However, they are assets, so you do not need to meet them to be selected, but preference could be given to those who have them.

Education:
✔️ Formal education in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
✔️ Experience with Cabinet briefings.
✔️ Experience working in regional or community economic development, or in promoting understanding of regional economic interests.
✔️ Experience in corporate or departmental planning, performance measurement, policy, and/or governance.
✔️ Experience working in/with a Federal, Provincial or Municipal governments.
✔️ Experience in developing Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submissions.
✔️ Depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

Knowledge:
✔️ Knowledge of issues related to economic growth and development in British Columbia.
✔️ Knowledge of Cabinet committees, Standing Committee functions, Treasury Board processes and PCO functions and responsibilities.
✔️ Knowledge of parliamentary operations and processes, including the functioning and processes related to Cabinet committees, budgetary approval processes and cycles.
✔️ A large and mature professional network of contacts in federal government departments and central agencies, in Government of British Columbia and/or in the private sector.

Organizational Needs:
✔️ Pacific Economic Development Canada is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disability, visible minorities and women.

Operational Requirements:
✔️ Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
✔️ Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

✔️ Secret security clearance.
✔️ Fully vaccinated for COVID 19 unless being accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication or a 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

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process will be used for the purpose of managing applications.

As per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration 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.

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.