FedNor Initiatives Officer

FedNor Initiatives Officer
Reference number: DUS17J-014221-000216
Selection process number: 17-DUS-ONT-EA-283460
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - FedNor - Strategic Policy Sector
Kenora (Ontario), Thunder Bay (Ontario), Timmins (Ontario)
CO-02
$70,255 to $98,073

For further information on the organization, please visit Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - FedNor

Closing date: 28 February 2017 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

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Intent of the process

There are three positions to be staffed: 1 indeterminate in Kenora (Northern Ontario) English essential, 1 indeterminate in Thunder Bay (Northern Ontario) bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) and 1 indeterminate in Timmins (Northern Ontario) bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB). A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

In your application please indicate for which city you wish to apply.

Positions to be filled: 3
Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
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 in a field relevant to the work to be performed or an acceptable* combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

*acceptable would be a minimum of seven years combined education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience working as part of a team;

Experience providing program related advice to stakeholders and proponents in the public and/or private sectors.

Experience negotiating partnerships and/or collaborative initiatives involving various organizations, businesses, community stakeholders and/or levels of governments.

Experience in providing strategic advice to Senior Management.

Experience in delivery and management of projects.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Professional accounting designation from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA).

Professional designation in Economic Development (e.g.: Ec.D., CEcD)

Graduate level degree in economics, business or economic development.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with Indigenous or Francophone communities or organizations on economic development initiatives;

Experience assisting small and medium-sized enterprises to improve operations, including reviewing financial statements and evaluating financial sustainability.

Experience working on clean technology initiatives, including alternative energies.

Experience working directly on a specific industry sector and its stakeholder community. Sectors of interest include forestry or mining.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Various language requirements: English essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :

Knowledge of concepts and practices related to community economic development;
Knowledge of challenges for economic development in Northern Ontario;
Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles in the private and/or public sector.
Knowledge of innovation as a means to foster economic growth.

Abilities :

Ability to apply due diligence practices and techniques for assessing complex business plans and/or funding applications;
Ability to undertake strategic analysis and synthesize information.
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally, including government stakeholders, to jointly address a challenge and/or an opportunity.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients or partners;
Ability to undertake strategic planning;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability :

Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Effective interpersonal skills
Leadership
Discretion
Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, as required;
Ability and willingness to travel;
Valid driver’s license.
Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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

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.
Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

Contact information

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