Initiatives Officer / Policy and Planning Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*

* Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are willing and able to work in, or relocate to or within 40 kms of Kenora, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay or Timmins Ontario*

In addition to submitting your resume, you will be required to respond to a number of selection questions, which may take time. The answers to your questions will determine whether you prequalify in the selection process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to allow sufficient time to provide relevant and complete answers.

Applicants who do not provide the information requested in a CLEAR manner may have their application REJECTED. In addition, we will not contact applicants if any information is missing or incomplete.

To be appointed to a position, you must have all the essential qualifications. Other qualifications may be taken into account in the choice of the person appointed

Duties

This position entails supporting the delivery of FedNor programs, products, services and initiatives to Northern Ontario stakeholders, including communities, indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations and small and medium sized businesses.
For the Initiatives Officers positions

Key activities include:
• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders in the development of project proposals consistent with FedNor priorities;
• Brokering and negotiating partnerships and support for community economic development initiatives;
• Providing advice and input into FedNor’s programs, policies and systems related to economic development;
• Ensuring commitments made with stakeholders are fulfilled in accordance with terms and conditions of agreements, program policy and procedures and legislative requirements;
• Writing briefing notes and memoranda for senior management; and,
• Supporting the Manager, Program Delivery, in the administration of geographic, community, or sector/industry specific initiatives.

For the Policy and Planning Officers positions

Key activities include:
• Developing, maintaining and/or improving tools, program guidelines, policies and procedures to support program delivery;
• Monitoring, analyzing, and disseminating national policies, directives, programs and initiatives;
• Providing functional guidance and strategic program policy advice;
• Preparing ministerial briefing materials; and,
• Participating in committees and project teams on complex policy files and issues.

Work environment

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario. Through its programs and services, and through its financial support of projects that lead to job creation and economic growth, FedNor works with businesses and community partners to build a stronger Northern Ontario. FedNor focuses on creating a diversified Northern Ontario economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor:
• Work with a great team who support each other.
• Be part of a small agency with big heart.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – mix of working in-person at the office and at home).

Please note: FedNor has offices across Ontario in Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Kenora. The successful candidates would work out of one of these offices. The Applicants are responsible to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and access.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff positions on an indeterminate basis: with different linguistic requirements: English Essential, of Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC and different security clearance: Reliability and Secret Security Clearance.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions within Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario with various language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
- Graduation with a degree from recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant the duties of the positions or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1 - Experience in the development or delivery of economic development programming and/or grants and contribution programs.
EXP 2 - Experience developing and delivering presentations to various internal and/or external stakeholder groups.
EXP 3 - Experience in developing and providing advice on *complex matters.
EXP 4 - Experience building relationships with various constituents (federal, provincial, or municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations or private sector).
EXP 5 - Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.

* Complex is understood to mean those with some of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders external or /and internal , precedent-setting, having a major impact on service or program delivery

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1 - Experience in engaging with stakeholder groups that support the economic inclusion of equity-seeking groups (e.g., Indigenous Peoples, Black or Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, Women) and/or rural and remote communities.
AE2 - Experience in policy development.
AE3 - Experience in implementing regional economic development.
AE4 - Experience in using a client relationship management software.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

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
K1 - Knowledge of the economic development challenges in Northern Ontario.
K2 - Knowledge of private sector and not-for-profit financial analysis, including financial ratio analysis.

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to conduct research and analysis, prepare reports and briefing materials in order to provide advice and support to management.
A2 - Ability to apply due diligence practices and techniques for assessing complex business plans and/or funding applications.

COMPETENCIES
C1 - Demonstrating integrity & respect
C2 - Strategic Thinking
C3 - Collaborate with partners and stakeholders (external and/or internal)
C4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5 - Effective Written Communication
C6 - Effective Oral Communication
C7 - Project Management

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

Operational requirements:
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
- Willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - For Initiatives Officer's position

Secret security clearance - for Policy and Planning Officer's position.

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

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.