Associate/Assistant Director

Update: Process Intent: Linguistic profile for possible pool removed.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

IMPORTANT: Elections Canada offers a hybrid work model which permits telework based on operational requirements. At Elections Canada, employees are expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week (or a minimum of 40% of their working schedule), which include one fixed day onsite. Work arrangements outside of this model may be considered on an exceptional basis.

Intent of the process

The intention of this process is to staff one (1) determinate position for up to two (2) year duration with possibility of extension.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff positions at the same group and level or equivalent within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods, acting).

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
A Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant* experience in analyzing issues and providing strategic recommendations to senior management**.
Significant* experience in implementing and leading operational projects or programs that are national in scope.
Significant* experience in managing human resources and finances.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of two years.
**Senior management refers to Director level (EX01 or equivalent or above) or the private sector equivalent.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in the development and delivery of operations and services in an electoral context.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Elections Canada is committed to meeting its employment equity objectives. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.
Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score and/or a top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet the immediate and anticipated staffing needs. You will be notified if this approach is used.

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.