Director, 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 in, or relocate to or within 40 kms of Sudbury or Thunder Bay, 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.

Note that it would be possible to use essential experiences and assets to determine the number of candidates who will be invited for the next stage.

Employees will be required to work two days a week in the office and a telework agreement will be made with the hiring manager.

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 in the Northern part of Ontario in Sudbury and Thunder Bay. The successful candidates may 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 1 position on an indeterminate basis: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

Positions to be filled: 1

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

EDU1- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an area related to the duties of the position to be filled.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Significant* experience in developing and implementing strategies, regional plans, initiatives, policies, or programs related to economic development.

EX2- Significant* experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a variety** of partners and stakeholders.

EX3- Significant* experience in providing strategic advice, briefings or recommendations to senior executives on strategies, plans, initiatives, policies, or programs related to economic development.

EX4: Significant* experience in managing complex human*** and financial**** resources.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which would have been acquired at the manager (EX minus 1) level over a period of 2 or more years.

**a variety of partners and stakeholders is defined as including non for profit organizations, other federal agencies, other levels of government, indigenous communities, and private stakeholders.

This position requires someone who can manage teams across three regions and a large grants and contributions budget.

***“Complex human resources” is defined as the management of a direct reports who manage a team or the direct management of multiple teams in terms of priority-setting, supervision, assigning duties, performance evaluation and management.

****The management of “complex financial resources” is defined as full delegation and being responsible for financial planning, budget allocation and monitoring, resource management, forecasting and reporting.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEX1- Experience managing grants and contributions program budgets.

AEX2- A professional accounting designation.

AEX3- Experience leading, designing or implementing community or regional initiatives.

AEX4-Experience in advocacy or promoting regional economic interests.

AEX5-Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or rural underserved communities.

AEX6- Experience engaging with underrepresented communities, such as persons with disabilities, youth, members of the LGBTQ2 community, racialized groups, etc.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1- Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s policy, principles and program frameworks related to economic development, indigenous economic reconciliation and grants and contributions programs.

K2- Knowledge of Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario mandate and programs.

K3- Knowledge of project management principles.

COMPETENCIES

C1: Create vision and strategy.

C2: Mobilize people.

C3: Uphold integrity and respect.

C4: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.

C5: Promote innovation and guide change.

C6: Achieve results.

ABILITIES

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and availability to work after hours and on weekends.
- Willingness and availability to travel frequently and for extended periods of time when needed and on short notice.

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

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.