EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY - Vice-President, Pan-Territorial Operations

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CanNor is looking for its next Vice-President, Pan-Territorial Operations to lead economic development programs and services across Canada’s three territories.

About the Role:

As the Vice-President, Pan-Territorial Operations, you will provide leadership to your teams located in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) and Whitehorse (Yukon), to promote and advance economic development in northern Canada through regional intelligence, strategic thinking and operations planning, and the oversight of programs. You will work closely with Territorial governments, Indigenous organizations and northern communities to foster and manage strategic pan-northern, regional and community investment projects and programs in the form of grants and contributions programs. Reporting to the President, you will have a seat at the Executive management table and regularly provide advice to the President and Minister.

About CanNor:

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal agency with an exclusive mandate for the North. Headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut, CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. It achieves this through its mandate of fostering regional economic development across the North by delivering programs, building partnerships to leverage investments in the North and advocating for the interests of Northerners and Aboriginal people.

Total Compensation and Benefits:

This Executive position includes the following competitive compensation and benefits:

-Salary: $152, 506 to $179,348 + Allowances*: approx. $24,000/year to $43,000/year+ Vacation Travel Assistance twice a year (including for spouse and dependents) and Performance pay. Please note that rates and conditions are subject to change.

-Executive benefits package including medical, dental, defined benefits pension and more.

-Housing and relocation assistance.

This position is located at CanNor headquarters in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit will need to relocate to Iqaluit, for this position

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one full-time indeterminate (permanent) position in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

There are many flexible ways in which this position could be staffed, including entering into an agreement with a candidate’s current employer to ‘loan’ them to this position for a set period of time, while retaining their current salary and leave. This can be done through “Interchange Canada”. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please apply. We can provide you with more information at a later date, if you are being considered for the position.

In the event that an employee of the federal public service is qualified and identified as the right fit for this EX-03 position, we may consider using staffing options such as acting, deployment, assignment or secondment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please note that your all communications may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing."

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

STEP 1 - TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

We want to know who you are as a leader and learn more about your experience in the context of the following criteria. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the breadth, depth and scope of your experience.

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position,

OR an acceptable* combination of education and experience.

*Acceptable refers to completion of secondary school with post-secondary studies/courses in a relevant field and progressive experience in a leadership role.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1. Recent and significant* experience at the executive level in leading the delivery of economic or community-related programs or services that include a grants or contributions component.

E2. Significant* experience in providing strategic advice to senior management on sensitive issues.

E3. Experience in building strategic partnerships with executives or officials in one or more of the following: the private or not-for-profit sectors; First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities; government organizations.

E4. Significant* experience managing complex** human and financial resources

*For the purposes of this assessment, “significant” experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience acquired over a time period of approximately two years in an executive-level position.

**This position requires someone who can manage three teams across three territories and a large grants and contributions budget. “Complex human resources” is defined as the management of a direct report who manages a team or the direct management of multiple teams. The management of “complex financial resources” is defined as full delegation and being responsible for financial planning, budget allocation, resource management, forecasting and reporting.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

One or more of the following asset qualifications may be a deciding factor when selecting candidates for further assessment. This does not mean that you must possess any or all the asset qualifications to apply in this process. However, if you provide detailed answers to the questions for which you meet the asset qualifications, it may increase the opportunities for which you are considered.

AE1. Experience in leading the delivery of economic or community development activities, programs or services in the North.

AE2. Experience in working directly with First Nations, Métis or Inuit organizations on economic, business or community development projects.

AE3. Experience working in a northern, cross-cultural environment, preferably in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, the Yukon or Inuit Nunangat.

ABILITY (ASSET):

Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

STEP 2 – MEET WITH US FOR AN INTERVIEW

If your application is retained for further consideration, we will contact you to meet with us so we can get to know you, give you the opportunity to show us your knowledge and competencies (identified below) and discuss the role in more in detail.

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of the political, socio-economic and cultural environment of Canada's North.

K2. Knowledge of economic development programs or approaches used in the North by at least one of the following: federal and territorial governments; communities; Indigenous organizations; or the private sector.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
6. Achieve Results
7. Excellent Communicator

For further information on key leadership competency profiles and examples of effective and ineffective behaviours relating to this position, please refer to the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

STEP 3 – REFERENCES
For candidates who progress past the interview, we will ask you for references.

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

At the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds drives innovation and improves results for the communities we serve We strive to build a culture where all employees feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Additionally, we are dedicated to making our workplace accessible for people of all abilities and we are continuously working to create a more inclusive environment for all. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal working hours, with short or no notice.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Medical clearance: the candidate and his/her dependents (includes spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

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

A top-down approach may be undertaken at any time in the assessment. Applicants who meet the experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess.

Successful candidates must be available for interviews to be held in March/April 2023. Details regarding the assessment approach will be communicated to candidates who are screened into the selection process.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). Please be sure to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

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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.