Regional Economic Development Officer / Regional Economic Development Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*

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.

*It is important to note that selected candidates must live in the territory served by the business office. For candidates who reside at least 125 kilometers from the designated work location, discussions concerning the obligation to work in the office may take place.

Duties

STREAM 1: Main tasks of the Regional Economic Development Officer (CO-01):

• Process reimbursement claims and amendments, including onsite client visits if required.
• Carry out client viability analyses (interpretation of financial statements and ratio calculations, research into comparable data for sectors of activity, etc.).
• Assist in research and reporting (notes and fact sheets).

STREAM 2: Main duties of the Regional Economic Development Advisor (CO-02):

• Provide information on Agency services and programs and on Government of Canada priorities.
• Evaluate clients' needs, analyse intervention opportunities, make referrals and guide clients in their undertaking.
• Analyse business plans, financial packages, and financial forecasts. Write analysis recommendations.
• Process reimbursement claims and client requests for agreement amendments.
• Maintain close links with government partners, socio-economic stakeholders and the business community.

Work environment

Are you passionate about economic development? At Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), we support innovative entrepreneurial projects and the ecosystem that helps them grow. Are you creative and committed? A career at CED awaits you!

Working at CED means having the opportunity to make a difference in the economic development of Quebec's regions, particularly by supporting innovation and the implementation of clean technologies. It means being a leader in a professional and committed team in a regional office, either in Gaspé or Rimouski. Our clientele is made up of passionate entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations dedicated to the success of SMEs and Aboriginal partners.

As a federal organization, CED offers various types of paid and unpaid leave and excellent benefits, including one of the most advantageous pension plans in Canada as well as access to medical and dental plans. We provide a motivating environment that offers opportunities for leadership, growth and skills development. Join us to take on challenges that match your skills!

Intent of the process

The objective of this process is to fill the positions of economic development officer and economic development advisor in our Gaspé and Rimouski offices. A pool of qualified candidates could be established to fill future vacancies.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION (FOR THE 2 STREAMS)

A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in business administration, accounting, commerce, finance, economics or in any other bachelor’s specialization combined with relevant experience.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

* The term "degree" refers to a bachelor's degree, as established by the appropriate educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

STREAM 1: Regional Economic Development Officer (CO-01):

EX1-Experience in customer service.

STREAM 2: Regional Economic Development Advisor (CO-02):

EX1-Experience in business development and in providing services to a business clientele, for example during meetings with partners and advisory services to entrepreneurs;

EX2-Experience in evaluating; recommending and monitoring project from companies or non-profit organizations (NPOs), for example project feasibility, financial health or risk analysis;

EX3-Experience writing reports or memos for decision-making.

KNOWLEDGE

FOR THE 2 STREAMS:

- Knowledge of financial analysis practices.

STREAM 2: Regional Economic Development Advisor (C0-02) :

- Knowledge of the business environment of companies as well as the current issues and challenges they must deal with and how to deal with them.

COMPETENCIES

FOR THE 2 STREAMS:

1) Demonstrating integrity and respect;
2) Thinking things through;
3) Showing initiative and be action-oriented;
4) Client service orientation;
5) Working effectively with others;
6) Effective written communication;
7) Effective verbal communication.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

STREAM 1: Regional Economic Development Officer (CO-01):

- Experience in evaluating or auditing financial statements.

STREAM 2: Regional Economic Development Advisor (CO-02):

- Experience in developing partnerships with businesses and not-for-profit organizations, such as industry associations, horizontals, economic development organizations and universities;
- Experience in collaboration and project development with indigenous peoples and their communities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (FOR THE 2 STREAMS)

1. Willingness to travel on the territory and sometimes on short notice in order to attend face-to-face meetings with customers and partners or for training and conferences;

2. Willingness to do overtime occasionally;

3. Possession of a valid driver's license, or the ability to move around to an extent usually associated with the possession of a driver's license.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Selected candidates must meet the conditions of employment at the time of appointment and for the duration of their employment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
French essential

Information on language requirements

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

EVALUATION:
- A written examination may be administered.
- An interview may be administered.
- Reference checks may be sought.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in the screening questions.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this process. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶ Please note that candidates at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first.

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.