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The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) has an opening for the executive leadership position of its Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO).
This Director General (EX-02) position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and includes the following competitive compensation and benefits:
- Salary: $151,155 to $177,809.
- Northern Allowances* (approx. $18,000/year to $26,000/year) + Vacation Travel Assistance once a year (for spouse and eligible dependents). Please note that rates and conditions are subject to change. (See notes)
- This position is also eligible for Executive Performance pay.
- Benefits package includes medical, dental, and a defined benefits pension.
About CanNor:
Established in August 2009, and recently having celebrated its 15th year, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal agency with an exclusive mandate for the Territories. It is one of the smallest of the Government of Canada’s regional development agency with a staff of approximately 125 employees. Headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut, CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. It achieves this through its mandate of fostering regional economic development across the North by delivering programs, building partnerships to leverage investments in the North and advocating for the interests of Northerners and Indigenous peoples.
About NPMO:
The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) was established to bring a holistic approach to the federal coordination of impact review and regulatory processes for major resource development and infrastructure projects in the North.
About the Role:
As the Director General of NPMO, the successful candidate will lead teams across all three territories, to deliver on its three main functions, which are:
• The coordination of federal participation in the northern impact assessment and regulatory review processes;
• Supporting federal departments consultation with Indigenous peoples as part of impact review processes, assisting the Government of Canada in fulfilling Crown consultation obligations; and,
• Convening, pathfinding and issues management to help ensure that impact assessment and regulatory review processes are effective and timely.
This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for a motivated and resourceful individual to make a real difference in the economic, cultural and social wellbeing of residents across all three territories.
The intent of this process is to fill one (1) permanent position in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Important note regarding position location: Whitehorse, Yukon and Iqaluit, Nunavut have been included as locations on the job poster so the individuals with active job alerts are notified of this opportunity however, the position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. As this position is the most senior executive position in CanNor’s Yellowknife office, it is important for the position to be staffed in this location. Relocation assistance would be available for the fully qualified and selected candidate.
No pool will be established.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Please include a covering letter that tells us why you are interested in this position and why you believe you are the right fit for the position. Please note that your all communications may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing."
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable* combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
*Acceptable combination refers to completion of secondary school with post-secondary studies/courses in a relevant field and progressive experience in a leadership role.
EXPERIENCE
E1. Recent* and significant* experience in leading, developing and implementing complex projects, programs or initiatives in Northern Canada.
E2. Significant*experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management* on sensitive and complex files.
E3. Significant* experience in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships, and in negotiating agreements, with other government departments/agencies and private sector organizations or non-governmental organizations.
E4. Experience in managing financial and human resources for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years.
*Definitions:
-Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
-Significant is defined as experience normally acquired through work performed on a continuous basis for a minimum period of two 2 years.
-Senior management is defined as officials whose position are equivalent to, or higher than, Assistant Deputy Minister, Vice-President, Board Chair, Executive Director or Chief Operating Officer.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of economic trends, opportunities, issues and challenges faced by Northern Canada in the international, national and regional (Northern Canada) contexts.
K2. Knowledge of key stakeholders and the role they play in economic and community development in Northern Canada.
K3: Knowledge of Indigenous culture, society or economy in northern Canada.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
LD1: Create Vision and Strategy.
LD2: Mobilize People.
LD3: Uphold Integrity and Respect.
LD4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
LD5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
LD6: Achieve Results.
For further information on key leadership competency profiles and examples of effective and ineffective behaviours relating to this position, please refer to the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html
ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience in working directly with Inuit, First Nations or Métis organizations.
AE2: Experience in working in a northern, cross-cultural environment.
AE3: Experience providing advice directly to a Minister’s office, Deputy Minister’s Office or central agencies on sensitive or horizontal issues or activities.
AE4: Experience working on major resource projects (i.e., oil, gas, pipeline, mining, infrastructure, etc.) or participating on consultations related to major projects or participating on impact assessments or reviews.
AE5: Extensive* experience working in the North, preferably Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut or Inuit Nunangat.
*Extensive is defined as the breadth and depth of experience acquired working from a northern location or with northern governments or partners, over a minimum of three (3) years.
KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of Government of Canada priorities and their relationship to CanNor.
AK2: Knowledge of project management processes and best practices.
ABILITIES
AA1: Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language of northern Canada.
CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
At the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds drives innovation and improves results for the communities we serve. We strive to build a culture where all employees feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Additionally, we are dedicated to making our workplace accessible for people of all abilities and we are continuously working to create a more inclusive environment for all. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and availability to work overtime.
Willingness and availability to travel including to small and remote communities.
Secret security clearance
Medical clearance: the incumbent and their dependents (including spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
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
When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer some questions regarding your qualifications for this position (e.g. education and experience). Take the time to answer them with as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about projects you’ve worked on, where and in what capacity (occupational title, organization), when (from, to), what was your role, what were the tasks involved and the actions taken on each project.
For more tips on how to apply, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/0GW7P3g9hhI.
You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written assessments, interviews, reference checks, and candidate achievement records, among others.
Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. For volume management purposes, the selection board may decide to use a cut-off score that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process. Applicants who meet the experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess.
Asset qualifications may also be applied during any stage of the selection process depending on the needs of the position to be staffed. In such a case, only those deemed to meet the required asset qualification may be given further consideration.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Candidates having foreign credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For more information, please refer to the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website links: http://www.cicic.ca.Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.
*For more information about Northern Allowances, please consult the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is available at:
http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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