Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canada Water Agency
Winnipeg (Manitoba)
EC-07
$125,481 to $144,055
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Closing date: 4 October 2024 – 23:59, Pacific TimeWho can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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.
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 the Canada Water Agency, we encourage you to apply.
Duties
STREAM 1: Manager, Engagement
Leads a team of staff specialized in engagement with Indigenous partners, Provinces and Territories, other federal government departments and agencies, academics and non-governmental organizations. This role will require an in-depth understanding of effective approaches to engagement tailored to the specific context and partners, as well as an ability to build and maintain partnerships.
STREAM 2: Manager, Policy
Leads a team of policy analysts working on horizontal freshwater policy issues. This role will require an in-depth understanding of freshwater issues in Canada and internationally that can impact policy approaches, as well as the ability to build and maintain partnerships such as with federal departments and agencies and non-governmental organizations.
BOTH STREAMS:
These roles will enable you to lead a high performing team that provides briefings, analysis, and recommendations for senior management shaped by input from multiple perspectives. As the Canada Water Agency is being created, you will have an opportunity to shape the future of the organization in terms of work and culture. Being able to build strong relationships both within the Canada Water Agency and externally will be important for success. You will manage, mentor and develop your talented team.
These roles will appeal to someone who is innovative, open to different ways of approaching challenges, 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
The Canada Water Agency’s mandate is to improve freshwater management in Canada by providing leadership, effective collaboration federally, and improved coordination and collaboration with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples to proactively address national and regional transboundary freshwater challenges and opportunities. The Canada Water Agency is national in scope with a headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba and regional offices across the country delivering programs.
The Canada Water Agency supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an innovative workplace that makes a difference for all Canadians with our focus on freshwater management, protection and stewardship. We pride ourselves on our talented team and delivering high quality work. We strive to provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people including continuing to build our culture through the feedback of all staff and prioritizing mental health and wellness. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.
Why Choose the Canada Water Agency:
• Work with amazing people who enjoy team-based approaches to solving challenges
• The opportunity to work with a wide variety of people that are passionate about protecting water both within and outside of government
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Flexible work arrangements
The Canada Water Agency 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 three days each week. You may find more information here: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html
Intent of the process
The intent is to staff 2 indeterminate positions in Winnipeg. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level throughout the Canada Water Agency. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual), as well as various security requirements, language and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled: 2
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.
NOTE: 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. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Bilingual: BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements
EXPERIENCE:
BOTH STREAMS
• Experience in the planning, implementation, or management of strategic initiatives, programs or projects.
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior manager such as a director level equivalent or higher, on complex* environmental, natural resource or socio-economic policy issues.
*Complex issue is defined by having many of the following characteristics: it is multi-dimensional, sensitive in nature, involves many stakeholders, requires alternative solutions in situations where information or data is incomplete or missing, and has requirements that are difficult to reconcile.
• Experience in managing human resources, which would include at least 3 of these elements: employee supervision, prioritization of tasks, task assignment, performance management, employee development.
STREAM 1: Manager, Engagement
• Experience engaging with a wide range of partners such as federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government, Indigenous governments or partners, academics, non-governmental organizations to inform policy, program and/or regulatory recommendations.
STREAM 2: Manager, Policy
• Experience in drafting policy materials such as briefing notes, research papers, Cabinet proposals, speaking notes or presentations for use by senior manager such as a director level equivalent or higher.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of environmental, socio-economic and political factors which have an impact on water or the work of the Canada Water Agency both nationally and regionally.
ABILITIES:
• Ability to work under pressure in a time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Achieve Results
• Create vision and Strategy
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
The following criteria are not required for the appointment, but preference may be given to candidates who possess these asset qualifications.
BOTH STREAMS:
• Experience with financial management including overseeing a budget or providing advice to senior manager such as a director level equivalent or higher.
STREAM 1: ENGAGEMENT
• Experience leading engagement with other governments and/or key partners.
STREAM 2: POLICY
• Experience working with or in a Central Agency.
• Experience with Legislative or Parliamentary or Cabinet Affairs.
• Experience with representing the Government of Canada and/or other levels of Government in external forums (for example, interdepartmental or intergovernmental working groups or international meetings) or supporting senior officials during these meetings.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities
Information on employment equity
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Conditions of employment
Secret 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
When you apply you will be asked a series of screening questions based on the education and experience criteria below. When answering the screening questions, please provide:
► Concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications;
► Where, when and how the experience was acquired.
Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
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.
Contact information
| Human Resources, Canada Water Agency |
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| rhace-hrcwa@ec.gc.ca |
