Manager, Policy and Program Coordination

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

✋Are you a member of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples, Black and other Racialized People (also referred to Visible Minority in the Employment Equity Act which is under review), Persons with a disability or Women? Do you have strong leadership skills that would benefit FedNor? Are you looking for opportunities to lead? Do you wish to contribute to building a stronger and more diversified Northern Ontario economy? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, working at FedNor could be a great fit for you.✋

APPLICATION INFORMATION

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*
Should you require an alternative application method, please contact .

In addition to submitting your resume, you will be required to respond to a number of selection questions, which may take time. The answers to your 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.

Proof of your education or an acceptable combination of education, training or significant experience must be submitted upon request. If you fail to provide this proof when requested, you will be eliminated from the process.

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/

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each essential qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Essential and asset qualifications may be assessed through your application, a written exam, an interview or a reference check. Note that essential experience and assets could be used to determine the number of candidates invited to the next step. The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed at any time, including in the answers provided on your application.

Duties

The duties of the position entail managing the Program Policy and Development Unit, which includes developing and providing briefings, presentations and strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior management on issues in areas of economic and regional development; developing and implementing program policies; providing functional guidance to Program Delivery Managers and Officers; managing financial and human resources; analyzing team and staff performance and effectiveness, making recommendations on staffing, training, and resource issues; collaborating and maintaining relationships; and, participating in internal and inter-departmental working groups and committees.

Work environment

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario. Through its programs and services, and through its financial support of projects that lead to job creation and economic growth, FedNor works with businesses and community partners to build a stronger Northern Ontario. FedNor focuses on creating a diversified Northern Ontario economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor:
• Work with a great team who support each other.
• Be part of a small agency with big heart.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – a mix of working in-person at the office (a minimum of 2 days per week) and at home).

Please note: FedNor has offices across Ontario in Kenora, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timmins . The successful candidates may work out of one of these offices. The Applicants are responsible to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and access.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff 1 position on an indeterminate basis: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions within FedNor with various language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, deployment, assignment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
ED1- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
EX1- Experience in writing reports and briefings and providing advice to all levels of management on complex issues;
EX2- Experience in liaising with various senior officials and other government departments (federal and/or provincial) and private and/or public stakeholders; and
EX3- Experience in the development or implementation of Grants and Contributions programs.

Definition:
* Complex is understood to mean those with some of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders external or /and internal , precedent-setting, having a major impact on service or program delivery.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1- Master’s degree in a relevant field.

ASSET EXPERIENCES
AEX1- Experience in policy development; and
AEX2- Experience in managing financial and human resources.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
AK1- Knowledge of government priorities and their potential impact on Northern Ontario.

Definitions:

*Human resources management is defined as having performed the duties of managing a team in terms of priority-setting, supervision, assigning duties, performance evaluation and management.

**Financial resources is defined as full delegation and being responsible for financial planning, budget allocation, resource management, forecasting and reporting.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1- Knowledge of the theories and/or methods of regional economic development;
K2- Knowledge of policy formulation and research to provide expertise in the development of departmental/regional policies and strategies; and
K3- Knowledge of economic strengths, opportunities and challenges for Northern Ontario.

COMPETENCIES
C1- Strategic Thinking - Innovating through Analysis and Ideas;
C2- Management Excellence - Action management, people management, financial management;
C3- Engagement - mobilizing people, organizations and partners;
C4- Communications – Oral and Written; and
C5- Values and Ethics.

ABILITY
A1- Ability to work under pressure.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of FedNor’s strategy to achieve our employment equity and diversity goals, preference may be given to candidates who belong to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Willingness and ability to travel

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Have a valid driver’s license

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

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.