Chief of Staff

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Assessment accommodation

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*

Intent of the process

Why work at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)?

Working at CED means contributing to Quebec's economic vitality in the fields of digital technology, clean energy, tourism, aerospace, leading-edge technologies and more; it means helping to support communities through innovation and the enhancement of traditions.

CED offers financing and support to Quebec businesses and regions. We focus our interventions on SMEs and non-profit organizations with an economic vocation.

Are you an innovative, expert, creative and passionate person? Join us to take on challenges that match your skills.

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 university or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience in providing advice as well as writing meeting records, briefing materials or speaking notes/key messages for senior management* based on research, analysis, recommendations and critical review;

EX2. Significant** experience acting as the focal point in a senior manager’s* office (or in close relationship with such an office) regarding who provides impact and oversight of priorities and projects, strategically coordinates the communication of information, correspondence and the routing of sensitive documents while providing direction * in the management of operational matters;

EX3. Significant** experience in leading a Senior management office*.

* Senior management is defined as a Vice-President or Director General or above.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of two (2) years.

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

ASSET - EXPERIENCE
AE1. Experience in developing office instructions and procedures;

AE2. Experience participating on departmental committees in a leadership role;

AE3. Experience in administering a budget (salary and non-salary).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the machinery of government and departmental priorities and objectives.

COMPETENCIES
- Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – Effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, superiors and partners.
- Showing initiative and being action oriented.
- Effective oral communication skills.
- Effective written communication skills.

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

ASSET - KNOWLEDGE
AK1. Knowledge of issues related to CED’s mandate;
AK2 Knowledge of parliamentary operations and processes, including the functioning and processes related to Cabinet committees, Treasury Board processes and PCO functions and responsibilities, budgetary approval processes and cycles.

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing and able to work overtime as needed and on short notice.
- Willing to work within tight deadlines and to simultaneously manage multiple priorities, projects and deliverables.
- Willing and available to work from CED’s office in Montreal.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In order to build a diversified workforce, CED may limit their selection to candidates who have self-identified as belonging to one of the following equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

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.