Assistant Superintendent, Policy Innovation and Stakeholder Affairs (PISA)

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

LOCATION:
This position is located in Ottawa; however, the successful candidate may work from one of the four OSFI offices across Canada (Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver).

As a result of the global pandemic, OSFI employees are currently working from home. Should the current telework environment no longer apply, and contingent on the operating model adopted by OSFI, you may be required to report into and work onsite from one of the following offices: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, or Vancouver. As our telework arrangements are evolving, we encourage you to apply.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY:
Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for OSFI and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Aboriginal people, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. We encourage you to consult theses links to learn more about employment equity and self-declaration:

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-how-to-apply.html#EE

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service:
• https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html
As per OSFI’s Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, employees 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 a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Duties

The Assistant Superintendent of PISA is responsible for providing leadership, management direction and executive oversight to one of OSFI's sectors with the mandate of providing evidence-based policy development, interpretation, advice, and recommendations to the government and to OSFI senior management. The role will oversee the establishment of an enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement strategy and will set the enterprise standards to ensure a consistent approach to stakeholder engagement across all sectors with a broad range of stakeholders and communities of interest in the public and private sectors on matters surrounding the regulation of federally regulated financial institutions (FRFI) and Private Pension Plans.

Work environment

Our Role:
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is an independent federal government agency that regulates and supervises more than 400 federally regulated financial institutions and 1,200 pension plans to determine whether they are in sound financial condition and meeting their requirements.
Learn more about us 👉 https://youtu.be/QO_3vnPKuZI

Our People and Culture:
People are the foundation of our organization. You will become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone has varied experience and fosters an environment where communication and teamwork amplify our effectiveness.
Hear about our people 👉 https://youtu.be/diUspmpYWQI

Our Rewards:
💵 Compensation: OSFI offers a competitive salary and eligibility for performance bonus annually. Employees may be eligible for in-range increases and economic adjustments. Salaries are based on qualifications, experience and knowledge. There is a defined benefits pension plan, where both the employer and the employee contribute. The Public Service Pension Plan is indexed for inflation.

💰 Performance Pay/Bonus: OSFI employees are eligible for an Annual Performance bonus, and it is based on employee performance.

✈️ Vacation and Leave: OSFI employees start with 4 weeks of paid vacation, 2 personal days and 5 days of Family Related Leave with Pay among other various types of paid and unpaid leave.

💻 Flexible Work Arrangements: OSFI offers flexible work arrangements by providing support for compressed work week schedules, flexible work hours and teleworking, in order for employees to achieve their work objectives finding balance between your work and homelife.

📖 Learning and Development: We offer career advancement opportunities and encourage innovative thinking in our work environment. Employees at OSFI may be reimbursed for professional association membership fees.

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)

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
• A university degree with specialization in business, commerce, economics, finance, mathematics, law, actuarial science, accounting or other relevant field OR an acceptable combination of education and professional industry experience.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
• Experience leading the analysis and development of strategies and initiatives related to policy and economic data within the regulatory frameworks governing risk.
• Experience dealing with complex strategic issues involving multiple stakeholders, including internal and external.
• Demonstrated effective leadership experience at the executive level, in leading a team of diversified professionals and technical specialists and implementing organizational change.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
• A graduate degree from a post-secondary institution with specialization in business, commerce, economics, finance, mathematics, law, actuarial science, accounting or other relevant field OR a relevant professional designation (i.e., CA, CFA, Actuarial designation, etc.)

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Significant experience managing engagement and fostering effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the Canadian regulated financial and pension plan industry.
• Experience representing the employer or industry in domestic or international forums.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Reading: C
Writing: B
Oral: C

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the current and emerging Canadian regulatory environment and/or international developments as they relate to risk management in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of micro and macro policy development instruments.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
• Innovation
• Critical Thinking
• Transparency
• Leading People
• Inclusion

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
• Comprehensive understanding of the relevant Acts, regulations and guidelines, as well as other bodies of regulation specific to Canada’s federally regulated financial institutions and private pension plans.
• Knowledge of financial and non-financial risks, climate-related risks and digital innovation in order to engage effectively with key stakeholders.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
OSFI is committed to having a skilled and diverse workforce representative of the Canadian population. In order to meet our employment equity objectives, selection for this position may be made from among qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Persons with a disability, Aboriginal people, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women. OSFI is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to one of these designated employment equity groups.

Conditions of employment

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• In our current telework environment, the ability to work remotely from home within Canada with access to Internet in one’s residence is a condition of employment.
• All employees of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Agreement to be deployed into another REX position within OSFI at the same level.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, domestically and internationally.

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

OSFI is a separate agency with its own classification and compensation system. OSFI's staffing is subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA).

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. As a result you must update your personal information on your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Your resume will be used to validate the answers provided; therefore, it should also contain sufficient details regarding your education and experience.

Your application may be used to assess written communication.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

The following options may be used at any stage of the selection process in the determination of those to be given further consideration: random selection, top down selection, or meeting any asset qualifications.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button 'Apply online' below. Persons without Internet access may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605.

Applicants with disabilities: If you require special accommodation at any stage in the selection process, including technical aid to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please inform us by sending an e-mail to the following address .

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.