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A covering letter "Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the "Essential Qualifications". Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet each of the education and experience criteria. Please note that résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter."
The International Joint Commission (IJC) is a highly respected and trusted independent binational advisor to the governments of Canada and the United States on matters related to the management and protection of hundreds of shared lakes and rivers, and the prevention and resolution of disputes over transboundary waters.
The Director is accountable for the management of strategic and operational policy and public outreach and communications advisory services on initiatives supporting the binational management of Canada-U.S. transboundary waters. Key responsibilities include coordinating the development of plans and strategies, as well as leading on publication and dissemination of communications of specialized hydrological and indigenous knowledge related products, organizing and overseeing public hearings and other forums regarding policy, scientific and engineering studies and advice.
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis.
A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, CBC language requirement and various conditions of employment, which may vary according to the position to be staffed.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter
EDUCATION.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the work to be performed, such as economics, sociology, or communications.
EXPERIENCE
1. Significant experience* in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on large and complex projects or services related to policy and research.
2. Significant experience* in providing leadership in the management of communication functions such as public affairs, media relations and outreach.
3. Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal or external stakeholders (e.g. central agencies, other government departments, non-governmental organizations, industry, indigenous communities or provinces and territories).
4. Significant experience* in the management of human and financial resources.
* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities acquired for a minimum of 3 years.
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
4. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
6. Achieve Results
ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Secret security clearance
In possession of a valid passport with no restriction traveling to the United States
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
1. Please ensure that the following is included in your application:
(a) A cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of essential education and experience criteria. Resumes may be used as a secondary source of information to validate if candidates meet the essential qualifications used for screening purposes.
(b) Your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), your substantive group and level, your employment status and your preferred official language.
2. In making an appointment, any assessment method that is considered appropriate to determine whether a person meets the qualifications referred to in the statement of merit may be used, such as a review of past performance and accomplishments, talent map placement, examinations, interviews and reference checks.
3. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
4. Indeterminate employees at the same group and level may be considered for deployment.
5. Communication for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. Persons are entitled to receive communication and participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
6. You must provide proof of your education credentials.
7. 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/.
8. 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.
9. Second language assessment test results.
10. Virtual or in-person Interview will be available for this process; therefore travel expenses might not be covered.
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.