Manager, Policy

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ATTENTION: Amazing Policy Leadership Opportunity Ahead!

If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and analytical skills, and are interested in being a part of a leadership team leading Prairies economic development, we encourage you to apply.

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 process, please contact Ken Chiang by email at .
All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed, and to allow candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities.

Duties

As Manager, you will oversee a unit of policy analysts in the Policy Team of the Policy and Strategic Direction Branch (PrairiesCan). Specifically, you will lead a high performing team that provides briefings, analysis, and recommendations for senior management. Your team also provides advice and recommendations regarding PrairiesCan’s economic development priorities, and the broader Government of Canada economic agenda. As manager, you will lead or participate in teams and working groups. You will collaborate and build successful relationships within PrairiesCan, with partners from other federal government departments, and with external partners. You will manage, mentor and develop your talented team.

This role will require the following; an in-depth understanding of the prairie economy and its place in the national economy, are expert on the roles of federal and provincial governments in economic development and diversification, and possess a network of economic development contacts. This role will appeal to someone who is curious, has high standards, is passionate about attracting and developing talent, thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.

Work environment

PrairiesCan supports employees and is an innovative workplace that makes a difference in the Prairies. We are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.

Why Choose PrairiesCan:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology

PrairiesCan is currently following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer on the introduction of a common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model will consist of work on site at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule. You may find more information here: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html

PrairiesCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit- stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. The physical demands of this position include spending a significant amount of screen time on a computer or equivalent, as well as reading documents in digital and/or print media.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual), as well as various security requirements, language and conditions of employment.

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 degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Notes:
1. Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
2. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Significant* experience in issues management including providing support, briefings, and advice to senior management.
2. Significant* experience collaborating on economic development policy-related initiatives with a wide range of partners or stakeholders.
3. Experience leading teams.

*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired with the performance of full-time duties for a minimum of three (3) years.

Key Leadership Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Achieve Results
• Excellent oral and written communication

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
• Project management knowledge and experience.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
• Secret security clearance

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Qualifications, including communication (oral and written), may be assessed at any stage of the process.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, 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.

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.