Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) (EX-04)

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Are you interested in joining one of the most important national institutions and professionally rewarding organizations in Canada?

The Department of National Defence (DND) is looking for a Senior Executive to join the Defence Team, and is excited to solicit interest for the position of Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) - ADM(PA).

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) create the largest, most complex and diverse organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

Do you have the ability to drive change and develop innovative ways to communicate with Canadians through new technology? Do you have the skills to integrate social media into business strategy? Are you an executive who has experience in providing strategic and proactive communication advice on complex issues?

As the next ADM(PA), you will play an essential part within the Defence Team by leading Defence strategic communications, through innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Your leadership will contribute to the overall mission by delivering public affairs and communications advice, guidance, services, and products in support of Government of Canada and Defence priorities. If you are a seasoned leader looking for an opportunity to be part of a cadre of executives contributing to Canada’s Defence Team, we look forward to receiving your candidacy

Duties

The ADM(PA) is accountable to the Deputy Minister (DM) and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for providing professional leadership, strategic planning and expert advice in the management of DND/CAF’s Public Affairs and serves as the Department’s primary focal point to lead the development and implementation of the strategies, plans and programs to inform all Canadians and the Defence Team of policies, programs, services, operations, issues and initiatives both internally and externally as well as domestically and in support of CAF operations.

The major functions of the management positions reporting to the ADM(PA) are:
- Chief of Staff and Public Affairs Branch Advisor: corporate functions within ADM(PA) such as finance, military administration, business planning, change initiatives, etc.
- Director General Public Affairs (DGPA): engagement of the media and the Canadian public and analysis of the impact of efforts in the Canadian and international media.
- Director General Public Affairs and Strategic Planning (DGPASP): strategic communications planning and advice for Defence matters.
- Director General Marketing and E-Communications (DGMEC): Defence strategic marketing, e-communications, and internal communications.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) position on an Indeterminate basis with ADM(PA). A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures and security requirements within DND as well as other government departments within the 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:
ED01: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX01: Significant* experience setting strategic direction and providing strategic advice to senior officials (Assistant Deputy Minister and above), on issues related to the Government of Canada priorities or initiatives.
EX02: Significant* experience building and fostering effective relationships and leading consultations with internal and external stakeholders, at the national and international level, including the media.
EX03: Experience in managing significant* financial resources and complex ** human resources matters.

DEFINITIONS :
* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of activities which are normally acquired at an executive level, over a period of at least three years; and the performance of those duties within the last five years.
** Complex refers to the following characteristics: multidimensional, high-risk, sensitive, involving many stakeholders and competing requirements.

NOTE: The depth and breadth of experience may be a consideration in selecting candidates for further consideration. In such a case, only the top ranking candidacies will be invited to the next phase of the evaluations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results

Note : Definitions of the key leadership competencies can be found at the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

AEX1: Experience providing expert advice and guidance to senior officials on issues with a high degree of public concern and political sensitivity.

AEX2: Experience, at the executive or equivalent level, in leading the development and implementation of a complex communications strategy.

AEX3: Experience working with or alongside the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

AEX4: Experience leading the development or implementation of change or innovation strategies.

AEX5: Experience in the development and implementation of effective communications strategies and products that engage the public, including social media and branding.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

Conditions of employment

Top 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

Candidates should be aware that the evaluation process will be conducted under tight deadlines shortly after the closing date of the poster. Candidates are expected to be available when scheduled for their assessment. Failure to attend without official authorization could lead to their candidacy not being considered further. Rescheduling of assessments will be on an exceptional basis only.

If you require accommodations for any reason, please contact the Executive Services Team () before the closing date.

Candidates may be required to meet the desirable experience, operational requirements and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Should you be an employee of the public service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form. In addition, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) or Service Number is included in your resume and/or application form.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.