Manager Policy Development (Director of Business Transformation)

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• Do you want to be a leader who can change how IT supports science and regulatory solutions in the Government of Canada?

• Want to help to maintain and improve the health of all Canadians?

If so, join the Health Canada team!

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Health Canada welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

In addition to your resume, you must clearly demonstrate IN YOUR ANSWERS TO SCREENING AND TEXT QUESTIONS how you meet the essential qualifications regarding the education and experience criteria. You must detail where and when you obtained the education and experiences, including the educational institution, and by identifying the employer(s) or organization(s) where you obtained the required experience factors, as well as concrete examples demonstrating your experiences. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

As the Director of Business Transformation, you will provide expert advice and analysis to decision-makers on the nature and extent of optimal innovative IM/IT solutions integral to the delivery of the scientific and regulatory programs. You will identify, lead, and manage solutions for capturing and maintaining business, science and regulatory data, and related business intelligence solutions, leveraging your strong change management skills and knowledge of IT project management to advance initiatives across the branch.

Key initiatives you would be involved in:
You will manage a team who provide IT solutions and IT project planning for a diverse range of scientific business needs, such as the Chemicals Management Plan, the Radiation Protection teams, and the Workplace Hazardous Products Program.

You will provide strategic advice and guidance to the Director General regarding IM/IT opportunities and implementation of the data strategy.

We are looking for an IM/IT leader to expand the success we have seen in the branch to other programs across Health Canada.

Work environment

Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010! Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to get so much more on our award-winning team!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to fill 1 permanent position. We may also use this staffing process to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions at a similar group and level within the Federal Public Service.

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 acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics including mathematics, informatics, data science, etc.

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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EE1. Significant* experience writing briefing or decision-making documents for senior executives** (such as briefing notes, reports, decks, etc.)
EE2. Significant* experience providing strategic analysis or recommendations on complex issues to senior executives**.
EE3. Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with a variety of partners or stakeholders such as federal departments or agencies, other levels of government, private sector, non-governmental or international organizations.
EE4. Significant* experience leading large and complex IM or IT projects. (Excludes supervision)
EE5. Significant* experience in managing a multi-dimensional service function. (Excludes supervision)
EE6. Experience in reviewing and assessing IM or IT services to identify opportunities for efficiencies.
EE7. Significant* experience in the management of policy development, analysis, and coordination. (Excludes supervision)

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities for a period of approximately three (3) years.
**Senior Executives is defined as Director General level within the federal government or as senior manager within the private sector.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AE1. Experience in leading international regulatory standardization bodies.
AE2. Experience chairing or serving on committees or working groups.
AE3 Experience developing and implementing an IM or IT strategy.
AE4 Experience in working on modern IM or IT initiatives.
AE5. Experience in managing a budget in the Government of Canada.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
A bilingual imperative appointment process means that a person must meet the language requirements at the time of appointment.

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
EA1. Ability to analyze issues, identify implications and make recommendations.
EA2. Ability to consult and negotiate.
EA3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
EA4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
EA5. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Suitability
EPS1. Respectful of Diversity.
EPS2. Strategic Thinking.
EPS3. Effective interpersonal skills.
EPS4. Management Excellence (People, Action and Resources).
EPS5. Judgement.

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel.

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

It is not sufficient to only state that you meet the experience and asset qualifications, or just to list current or past responsibilities. You must provide clear examples that demonstrate how, when, and where you met each qualification. Failure to provide the above information in the required format may result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Health Canada reserves the right to retain a specific number of candidates who best meet the essential qualifications of the position.

A written exam may be administered and interview may be scheduled shortly after the closing date.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time during the selection process, including at the screening stage.

Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Alternative selection tool methods and reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all contact information provided is accurate and updated as required.

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

Candidates must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of educational credentials.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

The successful candidate must meet and maintain the conditions of employment at the time of appointment and throughout the employment.

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with Health Canada’s directives.

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

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.