Director General, various positions

Update: ***AMENDED END DATE***

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

Work environment

Are you looking for meaningful work? At NRCan, you can contribute to: Canada’s nature-based solutions; a net zero economy; work on complex environmental issues; co-development of policies and programs with a variety of partners; and, inspire and motivate others to contribute to innovative solutions.

The science is clear and Canadians have been clear: they want to see real climate action, while moving faster and further than before! NRCan has an ambitious mandate to ensure that the country’s abundant natural resources are developed in a sustainable, competitive and inclusive manner. Canada’s natural resources are a shared responsibility between provinces, territories, Indigenous communities and other government departments - now and in the future!

NRCan uses data to inform decision-making and conducts research in locations across Canada in sectors such as energy and distribution, forestry, minerals and mining, earth sciences, energy efficiency, and science and data.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff indeterminate EX-03 positions and anticipatory positions with the Canadian Forest Service.

Please note that first consideration will be given to indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. Candidates already at the EX-03 level may also be given priority consideration.

A list of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar EX-03 positions within NRCan.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 6 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in the area of science, or economics, or public policy.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience in directing the development and implementation of forest or other natural resource sector programs and policies.
Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management on forest or other natural resource-related issues including environment issues.
Experience in planning and managing programs supporting the resolution and/or advancement of public policy issues affecting natural resources.
Experience in leading or contributing to strategic or decision-making policy documents such as Budget submissions and Memorandum to Cabinet.
Experience in forming collaborative partnerships between science-based organizations and public and private sectors, industry, non-government organizations and academia.
* Significant experience in the planning and managing of human and financial resources.

Note:
* Significant is defined as the depth and breath of experience acquired by performing a broad range of various activities over a period of at least two (2) years.

Knowledge of the Government of Canada priorities, and how the mandate, programs and policies of NRCan advance these priorities.
Knowledge of the key current and potential collaborators within the forest sector – regionally, domestically and internationally.
Knowledge of the broad issues facing the Canada’s natural resource sectors, including the forest sector, its subsectors, and regional specific issues.

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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

Graduation with a master’s degree or a PhD from a recognized university in a relevant field of study.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in science-policy integration.
Experience in leading culture change with the objective of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workforce.

Knowledge of key national and international issues and trends in science, technology (S&T), and natural resource sector industry development

Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

Please be advised that all appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group within the core public administration are subject to the Agreement to being Deployed provision as a mandatory condition of employment. Further information on conditions of employment for executives can be found in the Directive on the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives.

Shortlisting

One of the HR strategies that we practice and preach is shortlisting. We may not be assessing all candidates that meet the experience criteria, only those that best meet the merit criteria.

We can’t wait to read your application! Candidates who best meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of assessment.

Assessment

Candidates must submit a cover letter of a maximum of three pages, which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of essential education and experience criteria and any relevant asset criteria.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

All correspondence or interactions throughout the process will be subject to evaluation.

Candidates should be aware that the evaluation process may be conducted under tight timelines shortly after the closing date of the poster.

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). Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Reference checks will be conducted.

REFERENCE CHECK: Applicants MUST provide IN THEIR APPLICATION the name and
coordinates of the following six (6) references:
- 2 supervisors (current and past) ***
- 2 peers
- 2 employees

***A supervisor must have supervised you for a minimum of 6 months.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Performance agreements and talent management results may be used in the process.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/jobs/services/publicservicejobs/canadianarmed-forces-membersdeterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

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.

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.