Evaluation Manager

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Duties

As an Evaluation Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the evaluation function including playing a key leadership role in the planning, conduct and oversight of evaluations and advisory projects designed to generate information to assist senior management in making decisions about programs, policies, and initiatives.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada is mandated to improving the quality of life of Canadians by ensuring the country’s abundant natural resources are developed sustainably, competitively and inclusively. The Audit and Evaluation Branch provides internal audit, evaluation and advisory services to support Natural Resources Canada by promoting sound decision-making and strong stewardship practices across the department as it seeks to fulfill its mandate.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period employment, acting, deployment, assignment or secondment), with various language requirements and various bilingual profiles, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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 post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Candidate must always have a degree. The course for 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

Experience
EE1: Significant* experience in conducting all phases of evaluation** projects.
EE2: Significant* experience leading the work of teams involved in evaluations** projects.
EE3: Experience presenting and providing advice, briefings and recommendations to senior management***.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties in a professional capacity for at least two (2) years.
**Evaluation is defined as the systematic and neutral collection and analysis of evidence to assess the relevance or performance of programs, policies, priorities or other units, themes and issues to informs decision making, improvements, innovation and accountability. Experience with other reviews or assessments that meet this definition (e.g., audit) will also be considered.
***Senior management is defined as a member of an organization’s executive team, responsible for making major decisions and/or overseeing key aspects of the administration or operations of the organization.

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

Education
Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

Credentialed Evaluator designation from the Canadian Evaluation Society.

Experience
AE1: Experience in managing contracts
AE2: Significant* experience managing human resources (defined by supervising employees, managing performance, establishing team priorities and assigning tasks, as well as establishing training plans and employee learning).
AE3: Experience in engagement or collaboration with Indigenous organizations.

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

Various language requirements
NOTE: The intention is to staff one bilingual position CBC/CBC. If there are no candidates that meet all of the essential qualifications, including official language proficiency, the positions may be staffed on a bilingual non-imperative basis at the CBC/CBC level. Therefore, we encourage all candidates, regardless of their language profile, to apply.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
EK1: Knowledge of Government of Canada legislation and policies related to program evaluation**.
EK2: Knowledge of evaluation** theory, practices and trends.
EK3: Knowledge of project management techniques and strategies.

Abilities & Competencies
A&C 1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A&C 2: Ability to lead several concurrent projects with short time-frames and changing priorities.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Mobilizing People.
PS2: Uphold Integrity and Respect.
PS3: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
PS4: Achieve Results.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

On occasion, the employee will be required to work over-time, with little or no notice due to operational requirements.
Travel within Canada may be required.

Conditions of employment

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

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

A written exam may be administered.
An interview may be conducted.
A reference may be sought.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.