Senior Advisor, Program Development / Senior Advisor, Program Delivery

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Assessment accommodation

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Health Canada welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY ONLINE.

You must clearly identify which stream(s) you are applying for in your
application.
Note that you may apply for as many streams as you wish.

Stream 1: Senior Advisor, Program Development (ChEMTD)
Stream 2: Senior Advisor, Program Delivery (RPB)

Duties

Stream 1 (Senior Advisor, Program Development):

• Manage and lead departmental planning, training and exercises for chemical emergency management;
• Participate, coordinate and/or lead multidisciplinary project teams, working groups and committees;
• Foster collaborative partnerships with other government departments, agencies and external partners related to emergency management;
• Prepare briefing notes, issues papers and reports for senior management.

Stream 2 (Senior Advisor, Program Delivery):

• Manage the Radon Outreach Contribution Program (ROCP), and all associated processes and requirements to ensure the program is effectively administered and delivered annually.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to management on the contribution program and contribute to the development of relevant policies and strategic direction
• Lead and engage with contribution program recipients, regional staff and stakeholders to manage the ROCP and ensure program reporting and procedures are completed.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff the position in Ottawa. Other regions where Health Canada has an office may be considered by exception: Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Montréal (Québec), Regina (Saskatchewan).

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff an indeterminate PM-05, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period and secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
Both Streams:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Stream 1 – Senior Advisor, Program Development:

Experience in Emergency Management
Experience developing and delivering training for diverse audiences
Experience in designing or conducting emergency response exercises

Stream 2 – Senior Advisor, Program Delivery:

*Recent experience in administering and managing the delivery of a Government of Canada contribution program.
Experience working with the Grants and Contribution Information Management System (GCIMS)

Both Streams :

Experience in the analysis of information and the provision of advice to senior management**

*Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the past five (5) years.
**Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

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

Education

Both Streams:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in management, emergency management, public health, health science or applied science.

Stream 1 – Senior Advisor, Program Development:
Master’s or Doctorate degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in management, emergency management, public health, health science or applied science.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Stream 1 – Senior Advisor, Program Development:
Experience in emergency management related to chemical substances
Experience delivering emergency management training
Experience conducting emergency management exercises
Experience being on call 24/7 as a duty officer
Experience as an emergency management advisor on a departmental, interdepartmental or pan-Canadian committee or working group
Experience using the Canadian Network for Public Health Intelligence


Stream 2 – Senior Advisor, Program Delivery:
Experience in the delivery of a national transfer program in collaboration with Health Canada Regional Offices
Experience working in collaboration with partners in various Provinces/Territories or Pan-Canadian organizations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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

Both Streams:
Knowledge of the principles of project management

Stream 1 – Senior Advisor, Program Development:
Knowledge of statutory and operational frameworks governing federal emergency management in Canada

Stream 2 – Senior Advisor, Program Delivery:
Knowledge of radon gas and related Health Canada recommendations and guidance.

Abilities
Both Streams:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to prepare briefing material for senior management
Ability to work effectively in a team and network with a wide range of partners

Personal Suitability
Both Streams:
Respectful of diversity
Judgement
Team Player
Initiative
Effective Interpersonal Relations

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identified as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Operational Requirements

Both Streams:
Occasional travel may be required
Available to work overtime on short notice

Stream 1 – Senior Advisor, Program Development:
May be required to serve as 24/7 Duty Officer on a rotational basis

Conditions of employment

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.