Senior Program Officer

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Assessment accommodation

NRCan has transitioned to a hybrid work environment which offers employees the opportunity to telework and work from the designated work location, subject to operational requirements. This position will require an in-office presence for a minimum of two (2) days a week.

Duties

Responsible for the coordination and completion of IT projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects. Responsible for drafting systems requirements as well experience with working in collaboration with developers in the implementation of IT systems. Responsible for providing technical instructions to the IT team for database changes. Responsible for the process of data mining to turn raw data into useful information.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Office of Energy Efficiency leads Canadians to energy efficiency through policy guidance for the whole of government, both domestically and internationally, and through the delivery of major federal energy efficiency programs and incentives designed to increase awareness and further the advancement:

• of energy efficient technologies, products, codes, standards, and practices in the design and construction of new buildings and homes;
• in the industrial systems and processes of Canadian industries;
• in the design and promotion of energy efficient products and equipment; and
• in energy efficient labelling of products, new or existing construction and industrial facilities.

In addition to all this, the Office of Energy Efficiency’s work supports the Government of Canada’s agenda under the Strengthened Climate Plan and by joining our team, your work will contribute to meeting the Government’s ambitious agenda to exceed our new 2030 targets and reach net zero by 2050! Sound exciting, please take this opportunity to apply and possibly join our Office of Energy Efficiency family!

The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is composed of the following sections:

 Buildings Division (BD)
 Industry Division (ID)
 Canada Green Building Strategy Secretariat (CGBSS)
 Demand Policy and Analysis Division (DPAD)
 Greener Homes Division (GHD)
 Homes and Communities Division (HCD)
 Program Support and Modernization Division (PSMD)

Our offices are in the Sir William Logan Building at 580 Booth Street in Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood, steps away from Dow’s Lake, the Rideau Canal, the Arboretum and Preston Street. Lunch time walks or runs, skating in the winter, lunches or after work gatherings at wide variety of eateries and/or pubs offer quality of life additions to busy workdays. The Sir William Logan Building is also close to the O-Train and major bus routes.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created. If you qualify, but are not appointed to this position, you may be considered for identical or similar positions in the future within Natural Resources Canada, with various terms of employment, language requirements, linguistic requirements and profiles, security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please indicate which one

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following disciplines: project management, computer science, information technology, information management, or in another field relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1. Experience with program data collection and information management systems.
EX2. Experience in analyzing data and technical information.
EX3. Experience providing reports and analysis to management*
EX4. Experience in engaging with stakeholders.
EX5. Experience leading or participating in project teams.

Experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities associated with full-time performance of duties.
*Management is defined as above manager or director level.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Conditions of Employment
Security: Reliability Status

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of data analytics
K2. Knowledge of project management practices and principles
K3. Knowledge of system design (system development life cycle methodologies)

Abilities/Competencies
AB1. Ability to analyze options and formulate recommendations
AB2. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
AB3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB4. Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Leadership
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Dependability
PS5. Client service

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board. All communication for this process will be sent by email and it is your responsibility to verify your messages regularly.

Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

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

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

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

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.

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