Director General, Geological Survey of Canada

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

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
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE : Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Applicants must use the education/experience factors as headers and write up to two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each factor, using concrete examples. Resumes will be used only as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the essential and asset screening criteria (Education and Experience) will result in the rejection of your application. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the centre of action for government research and policy regarding energy, mining, forestry and earth sciences. It has an exciting mandate that is central to Government of Canada priorities. Our organization is dynamic, creative and innovative.

NRCan is a great environment for employees, where everyone is celebrated!

Employees are encouraged to actively participate in a number of communities, such as: the Pride Network, which has developed a guide to support Trans employees; the Aboriginal Employee Network, which has launched a Circle of Nations Learning Centre, where all NRCan employees, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, come together to participate in traditional ceremonies; and the Visible Minority Advisory Council, with the vision to achieve a harmonious and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. NRCan is also a strong promoter of women in science, and participates each year in numerous activities that promote women in the workforce.

Intent of the process

Consideration will be given to:

- Persons at the EX-01, EX-02 or EX-03 level or equivalent
- A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar EX-03 positions within NRCan across Canada with various tenures (Acting, Assignment,Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment)
- Results of this process may be used by other organizations within the Federal PublicService

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 6 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in science, engineering or another related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the provision of strategic advice to senior government officials.

Recent * experience in creating and managing collaboration with government(s), industry and academia.

Significant ** experience in managing complex, science/research organizations having significant human and financial resources.

Recent * experience overseeing development and implementation of programs and services that respond to national needs in an operational environment.

Experience liaising with national and/or international stakeholders.

*Recent experience is defined as being within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed these activities for a period of two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

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

Graduation with a post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in managing large science and/or technology organizations.

Knowledge of the scientific, political, economic and social issues within Canada as they relate to the priorities of Natural Resources Canada.

Knowledge of Geological Survey of Canada programs and strategic objectives and their contributions to the broader departmental and government priorities.

Knowledge of emerging trends and issues of concern at the provincial, national and international levels related to Geological Survey of Canada/Earth Sciences Sector/Natural Resources Canada

Willingness and ability to travel.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Reference checks will be conducted.

REFERENCE CHECK:

Applicants MUST provide IN THEIR APPLICATION the name and coordinates of three (6) references:

2 supervisors* (current and past)
- 2 peers
- 2 employees
*A supervisor must have supervised you for a minimum of 6 months.


Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

Performance agreements and talent management results may be used in the process.

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/publicservicejobs/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.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.