Director, Community Development

Update: revised closing date

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

ACOA prioritizes an inclusive, equitable and safe work environment. This means that ACOA highlights equity and inclusion in all steps of the selection process. Our aim is to have a workplace that welcomes visible and invisible forms of diversity.

Work environment

ACOA is gradually increasing access to our various offices. A combination of work from home and work in the traditional worksites is the current norm (hybrid work). There is an expectation for employees to attend the office at a minimum two days each week and possibly more when required.

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff 1 position (indeterminate or term) in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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 Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience at the regional level in the management of economic policies and programs.
• Significant* experience in mobilizing and maintaining strategic collaborative relationship with multiple stakeholders**.
• Experience in providing strategic advice and solutions to senior management on complex or sensitive issues related to programs delivery.
• Experience in managing human and financial resources.

Significant* experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with approximately three (3) years' experience at a senior level (in a position reporting directly to an executive level).

**Stakeholders is defined as officials within one’s own department, other federal departments, industry, other levels of government, communities of interest or not-for-profit organizations at the senior level.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of economic development trends and issues in Atlantic regional context, and how they relate to ACOA.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results
• Valuing Diversity and Inclusion**

Visit the following website for competency definitions: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

**For more information on this competency profile, please communicate with the contact person below.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following: Commerce, Business/Public Administration or Economics.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in regional economic development program delivery.
• Experience in leading the introduction of new processes or technology for a work unit, branch or region.
• Experience in the management of grants and contributions programs.

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a representative workforce, current or future organizational needs consideration will be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following groups as prescribed in the Employment Equity Act: members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples. ACOA encourages you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the employment equity section in your application.

To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html

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

You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process.

You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline, you risk being removed from the staffing process.

A current copy of your résumé may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.

You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

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.