Manager, Program Delivery

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*

* Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are willing and able to work from Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario), or Timmins (Ontario)

Answering selection questions may take time. However, your answers to the 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.

Please note: Applicants will be assessed on their ability to write during the application process. Interviews and related assessments will be conducted virtually throughout the staffing process.

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 a 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).

Intent of the process

The immediate needs is to staff one position with Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. (FedNor)

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 a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Notes:
1.Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CO group on June 21, 2021, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CO group.

2.At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard. Whenever the minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1- Experience in leading economic development projects and/or programs.
EX2- Experience in developing and providing advice on complex* matters.
EX3- Experience in building and cultivating effective and reciprocal networks and collaborations.
EX4- Experience in managing human and financial resources.

*Complex is defined as referring to at least one (1) of the following characteristics: involving multiple partners or stakeholders, impacting a community/organization/economic sector, having a potential for a significant economic regional community economic outcome, or other similar characteristics.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AE1 - Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in economics, business/commerce, or a related field.
AE2 - A recognized professional accounting designation.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1- Experience working with indigenous communities, businesses and stakeholders.
AEX2- Experience in regional economic development.
AEX3- 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.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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 economic strengths, opportunities and challenges for Northern Ontario.

COMPETENCIES
C1- Achieving Results
C2- Strategic Thinking
C3- Management Excellence
C4- Relationship management and collaboration
C5- Effective interactive communication
C6- Written communication
C7- Leadership

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and availability to travel.
- Willingness and availability to work outside regular office hours.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.

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.

If you are not able to apply online, please contact the person below for assistance.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required; Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Meeting one or many of the Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the Asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

Depending on the number of applicants, department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

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.