Executive Director, Laboratory Systems Modernization Project (Anticipatory)

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***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather, the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected, as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

AMENDMENT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS. Please see below details.

When applying to this process, please make sure to address in the "Covering Letter" section, the three questions found in the "Screening questions" section, explaining HOW you meet these criteria. In addition, please make sure to respond to each experience qualification question in the "Text" section of this application process.

Work environment

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is a Government of Canada agency in the Health Portfolio, established by the Public Health Agency of Canada Act in 2004. It was established to assist the Minister of Health in exercising or performing the Minister's powers, duties, and functions in relation to public health, and the Chief Public Health Officer in performance of that position’s duties.

The National Microbiology Laboratory is looking for a seasoned leader for the role of Executive Director, Laboratory Systems Modernization Project.

Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) Branch plays an integral part in the achievement of this important mandate. The NMLB is a recognized leader in laboratory-based infectious disease science, both nationally and internationally, with its Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health site in Winnipeg home to the country’s only containment level 4 microbiology laboratory.

The Executive Director, Laboratory Systems Modernization Project is responsible for the adaptation and modernization of genomic toolset and processes to establish consistent standards for data harmonization within programs and across laboratories; versatile genomic pipeline management tools will replace BioNumerics and be accessible to all programs using operational genomics (i.e. beyond in-house research). The Executive Director will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team (science, surveillance, and operations) to pilot and operationalize the next generation surveillance capability that integrates and extends analysis of single-pathogen genomics, while also laying the foundations for the next expected iteration in molecular testing – metagenomics.

If this opportunity speaks to your skills, knowledge and experience, we are interested in learning more about you.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one EX-02 position.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Public Health Agency of Canada on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various security requirements (Secret or Top Secret).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please refer to the section "Important Messages" for more instructions"

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

*Bilingual - Non-Imperative (CBC/CBC)
*Bilingual in both official languages (English/French) is essential, however this position can be staffed by an individual who agrees to become bilingual within a defined period of time.

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1. Significant* experience in leading and directing the development and implementation of complex health, public health or scientific initiatives.

E2. Significant* experience in developing and maintaining effective partnerships and strategic engagement, with Federal, Provincial and/or Territorial governments, key stakeholders and academic partners.

E3. Significant* experience in providing strategic analysis, advice and recommendations to senior officials (Vice-President or equivalents or above) on complex issues.

E4. Significant* experience in managing financial and human resources.

*Significant is defined as the scope, depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which would have been acquired for at least 12 months at an executive level.

Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of operational genomics
K2. Knowledge of federal government and Health jurisdictions in Canada

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1. Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2. Mobilize People
KLC3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6. Achieve Results

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

Abilities
Ability to communicate effective orally
Ability to communicative effectively in writing

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. In this instance, any of the asset experience qualifications may be deemed essential requirements.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. or Master’s Degree from a recognized university with specialization related to the functions of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in conducting laboratory research.

Experience in managing a multi-disciplined scientific, regulatory, medical or health related teams.

Experience in working with scientific systems and platforms, manage scientific data.

Experience in leading a software development project involving multiple stakeholders and a diverse set of end users.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment
Secret Level Security Clearance
Agreement to be deployed to another position in the EX Group within the core public administration

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

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

Any assessment tools that are deemed appropriate to determine whether the individual meets the essential and other qualifications may be used in this process.

While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those being considered in the process will be contacted. Should your application be retained, you will be contacted for further assessment. The qualifications you will be assessed against will be communicated to you in advance.

All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). If applicable, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status and your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your resume and/or application form. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users. Failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Proof of citizenship or Permanent Residence will be required.

Proof of education will be required which includes diploma(s) and transcript(s). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

We are dedicated to an inclusive selection process and work environment. If you require an accommodation, please advise the HR Representative when you are invited to meet with us regarding this employment opportunity.

For information about the Public Service Key Leadership Competencies, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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.