Initiatives Officer

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 and . We'll be please to assist you.

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 will be assessed at any time, including in the answers provided on your application.

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 for now - subject to change with notice) and at home).

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff 8 positions on an indeterminate basis: English Essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 positions or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
EX1- Experience in the development or delivery of economic development programming* and/or grants and contribution programs;
EX2- Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams;
EX3- Experience in developing and providing advice on complex** matters; and
EX4- Experience building relationships with various constituents and partners (federal, provincial, or municipal governments, Indigenous organizations, not-for-profit organizations or private sector).

* Economic development programming includes, but is not limited to community development, entrepreneurship, business development, housing and infrastructure, etc.
**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.

KNOWLEDGE
K1- Knowledge of the economic development realities, challenges and opportunities in Northern Ontario.

ABILITY
A1- Ability to conduct research and analysis, prepare briefing materials in order to provide advice and support to management.

COMPETENCY
C1- Effective Written Communication.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCES
AEX1- Experience in engaging with stakeholder groups that support the economic inclusion of equity-seeking groups (e.g., Indigenous Peoples, Black or Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, Women) and/or rural and remote communities;
AEX2- Experience in implementing regional economic development; and
AEX3- Experience in using a client relationship management software.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential; and
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K2- Knowledge of financial analysis, including financial ratio analysis.

ABILITIES
A2- Ability to apply due diligence practices and techniques for assessing complex business plans and funding applications; and
A3- Ability to present analysis and recommendations to management.

COMPETENCIES
C2- Effective Oral Communication;
C3- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
C4- Strategic Thinking; and
C5- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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 to work flexible hours and overtime as required; and
Willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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.