Program Management Advisor

Update: Amendment to closing date.

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!


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PSPC is transitioning to a hybrid workplace that will see employees work on site at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule. This may mean different mixes of working from home and from the office at different times. The co-working spaces and branch neighborhoods enable a workplace that allows for a purposeful presence in the office and room to collaborate. Please view the Network of spaces at PSPC (link above) for more information.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with various language profiles, security requirements and/or tenures.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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EDUCATION
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Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTES:
Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE
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EXP1: Significant experience* in drafting and reviewing strategic documents such as: Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions, Policy Instruments, Frameworks or other.
EXP2: Significant experience* in providing advice and recommendations to senior management** .
EXP3: Significant experience* in preparing briefing material to senior management**.
EXP4: Significant experience* in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders and internal and external partners.

Definitions:
*Significant experience refers to having performed a broad range of various, related activities which are normally acquired over a minimum period of two years. The amount and the diversity of activities, as well as the autonomy level will also be taken into consideration.
**Senior management is defined as Director General level or higher, or equivalent level outside of government

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

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ASSET QUALIFICATION - EXPERIENCE
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AEX1: Experience working in a Central Agency such as Treasury Board Secretariat, Privy Council Office or Department of Finance.
AEX2: Experience drafting Cabinet documents.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Willing and able to occasionally work overtime on short notice.

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

Bilingual - Imperative
-BBB/BBB
-CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE
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Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of central agencies.
Knowledge of key components of Treasury Board submissions.

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COMPETENCIES
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Client Service Competency: Level 1 – Delivers high-quality client service
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Thinking things through

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ABILITIES
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Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to set priorities with tight timelines and work under pressure.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements:
- Reliability Status security clearance
- 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

❗️You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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 provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).

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.