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Business Officer

Reference number: PED24J-141102-000095
Selection process number: 24-PED-EA-PRO-176
Pacific Economic Development Canada
Prince George (British Columbia)
CO-01
$61,472 to $80,867 (plus an attractive benefits package and pension plan)

For further information on the organization, please visit Pacific Economic Development Canada

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Closing date: 31 October 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who 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.

Assessment accommodation

Duties

At PacifiCan, we support economic development through the following roles:

💼 Convenor – a trusted federal partner that understands local and regional circumstances and can make linkages within and outside of government to drive strategic investments and joint economic ventures.

💼 Pathfinder – connect entrepreneurs, economic development organizations and communities with federal programming and services to increase their participation in British Columbia's economy.

💼 Advisor – provide insights into regional economic issues to inform national policy and program decisions, and contribute to the development of regional engagement strategies and advice to the federal government.

💼 Investor – guide clients to access PacifiCan’s funding programs to capitalize on strategic regional investment opportunities or identify other sources of funding to support economic growth, job creation, improved economic competitiveness and other related objectives.

Work environment

PacifiCan is an innovative workplace that makes a difference in British Columbia. We are committed to continually raising the bar while creating new and innovative approaches to our work. Our organization has established an environment where people feel valued, challenged and supported. PacifiCan consistently ranks as a top federal department to work in and we are driven to be the best at what we do. Our organization hires top talent and provides an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for British Columbians and Canadians.

Why should you consider a career with PacifiCan? If you join our team, you will:
✔️Work with engaged people who support each other and love the work they do;
✔️Contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the economy and makes a real difference in the lives of British Columbians and Canadians;
✔️Enjoy a culture of continuous learning and support for your professional development;
✔️Gain exposure to diverse economic sectors and issues of importance to the future economy;
✔️Work with modern tools and technology; and,
✔️Work with an innovative leadership team who is passionate about hiring and developing talent, and achieving results.

PacifiCan is transitioning to a common hybrid work model that supports sharing in-person experiences that are essential to cohesive, collaborative, and high-performing organization while continuing to provide flexibility to support offsite work.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one permanent position in Prince George, BC. 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), 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)

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

Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position or a combination of education, training and professional experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience analyzing information and providing written and oral advice with recommendations to internal stakeholders or external clients.
• Experience developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, businesses and/or economic organizations, to advance economic development projects or initiatives.
• Experience developing projects and monitoring progress throughout the life cycle of a project or initiative.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Economics, Business, Finance, Public Administration or other field relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
• Experience engaging with and/or presenting to diverse stakeholder groups including businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and/or Indigenous communities.
• Experience delivering or developing initiatives through Grants and Contributions programs.
• Experience providing pathfinding advice/guidance to companies and organizations seeking funding support.
• Experience using stakeholder management systems and software applications.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the current economic and business trends, opportunities and challenges in British Columbia, with a particular focus on northern BC.

Competencies:
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Effective communication (Oral and Written)
• Business acumen
• Working effectively with others

Abilities:
• Ability to integrate and synthesize information into strategic advice and recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate economic development project proposals, applications for funding, or business plans.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Diversity and Inclusiveness (Organizational Needs):
Pacific Economic Development Canada is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce that is representative of the population we serve. Consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disability, visible minorities and women.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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

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.

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. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of the application to close of the process, may be used to evaluate applicants.

The hiring manager may further consider or assess the depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

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).

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

Rochelle Haws - Principal Human Resources Consultant
rochelle.haws@pacifican.gc.ca
Date modified:
2024-10-15