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Reporting to the President of the Canada Water Agency, the Director General, Corporate Services and Finance (CFO) is accountable for strategic leadership, vision and advice in the standing up, development, implementation and management of Agency corporate services, financial services and results management and human resources services and for the negotiation and management of service level agreements and memoranda of understanding for information management, information technology, real property services, pay and benefits administration and other services.
As Chief Financial Officer, the Director General (DG) ensures rigorous stewardship of resources, and management of results, and provides vision and executive leadership in financial management and planning, investment planning, program and project financing, budgeting, financial accounting and reporting, costing, and management of transfer payments and grants and contributions. The DG also ensures that financial management frameworks, governance frameworks and financial controls are in place to effectively manage resources and risks.
As the key financial, corporate and human resources executive, the DG provides strategic and risk management advice to the President and the heads of the other Branches in the Agency and ensures transparency, accountability and ethical conduct. They ensure compliance with financial, comptrollership and legal principles, legislation and central agency policies and requirements.
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.
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) full-time indeterminate position in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As the Canada Water Agency's head office is located in Winnipeg, the successful candidate will be expected to work from the Winnipeg office. No remote work arrangements will be granted.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Please write a text of 500 to 1500 words detailing how you have gained and developed the essential experiences required, using concrete examples from your professional background."
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field of study or an acceptable combination of relevant education, job-related training and/or experience related to the duties of the position.
• Significant* experience in providing strategic leadership and vision in matters related to corporate services, finance services and/or human resource services
* Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately three (3) years at an executive level.
• Experience in setting strategic direction and providing advice to senior management.
• Experience in managing financial** and human resources.***
** Financial management: applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for sound financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
***Human resources management: applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed employees, including performance management, and developed or contributed to the development of human resources plans.
• Experience in stakeholder management and outreach, including building and maintaining effective relationships and communication channels with senior government officials and other external stakeholders
ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results.
ASSETS EDUCATION
• A designation bestowed by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada )
or
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution; with relevant experience and/or training (e.g. Canadian Public Finance Accreditation program*) as determined by the Comptroller General of Canada.
*Canadian Public Finance Accreditation (CPFA). The CPFA is a specialized 2.5-year program designed to bolster the technical financial expertise of senior executives who do not hold an accounting designation.
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
• Experience in delivering major transformation initiatives
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of human resources management strategies or programs
• Experience in leading the development and implementation development and management of corporate services, such as corporate planning, asset management, security, procurement, and audit and evaluation.
• Experience in providing leadership and strategic and operational advice in corporate financial management and comptrollership financial services and results management
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
We are committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, and Visible Minorities.
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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
As part of the application process, there will be a question to evaluate “Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders” that will be used for screening.
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.