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The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.
The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The CER is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.
Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).
* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.
The CER strives to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We are committed to implementing systemic changes within the organization, as well as supporting the individual Reconciliation journey of each person at the CER. We offer our Indigenous employees fifteen (15) hours of paid leave and twenty-two decimal five (22.5) hours of unpaid leave — that can also be made up hour for hour — per year to engage in traditional Indigenous practices. We provide access to Elders, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events in the workplace, and opportunities to work and lead in a hybrid work model. Depending on the position, we also offer full-time telework options for Indigenous employees for whom living and working in or near their communities is critical to their identity, cultural security and the exercise of Treaty and inherent rights.
Reconciliation link: https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/consultation-engagement/indigenous-engagement/reconciliation/path-advancing-reconciliation.html
To self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.
Reporting to the Vice-President of Communications and Engagement, the Technical Leader, Northern Regional Office leads and shapes technical work on socio-economic, land use, Indigenous, engagement and consultation matters for the CER. The position provides expert advice to the commissioners, management and staff on socio-economic and Indigenous matters related to energy development; develops, implements and administers procedures, programs, services and policies related to socio-economic, land use, Indigenous, engagement and consultation matters of relevance to the CER, and leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to socio-economic and Indigenous matters. The Technical leader will provide coaching and mentoring to less senior Socio-economic staff and is also expected to anticipate issues for the CER by building and maintaining a network internally and externally.
The Technical Leader, Northern Regional Office will maintain strategic relationships with various government agencies, regulators, Northern co-management boards, and communities along CER regulated facilities in the Northwest Territories.
Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in a related field to the position.
Experience:
1. Significant* experience developing and/or implementing programs or policies collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples.
2. Experience developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with government departments, Indigenous communities and governments, co-management boards, stakeholders and the private sector.
3. Significant* and recent** experience in regulatory or business issues in the natural resources sector, specifically with issues related to Canadian federal and territorial regulatory activities.
4. Significant* and recent** experience in providing strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to a Board of Directors, or to senior management.
(*) Significant experience is defined as approximately two years of experience, where the relevant work was conducted as part of your main duties (i.e., not ad hoc or short-term).
(**) Recent is defined as having recent enough experience that the candidate is familiar with the latest practices and developments and is competent to take on the role with very little direction, typically acquired within the last 1-5 years.
Operational Requirements: The incumbent will be required to relocate to Yellowknife.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Organization-wide Competencies:
OC1 Leadership &Teamwork (Guide/Shape)
OC2 CER’s Unique Regulatory Context (Guide/Shape)
OC3 Accountability and Results Orientation (Guide/Shape)
OC4 Written Communications (Guide)
OC5 Oral Communications (Guide)
Technical Competencies:
TC1 Engagement Principles and Techniques - Proficiency Level: Shape
TC2 Application Assessment Principles and Techniques - Proficiency Level: Shape
Competency Level Definitions:
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.
Organizational Needs: The CER is committed to build a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and to increase the representation of Indigenous Peoples to advance Reconciliation. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the self-declaration section in your application.
1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
5) Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
6) You will be required to successfully complete the training specified in the CER training procedure within the schedule set out by your leader, which is normally 24 months of commencing employment.
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
1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB 12 position is similar to a EC-08 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.
2. Salary: Effective November 1, 2024 NEB-12, $137, 564 - $167, 371
The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance and corporate performance
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in a single annual payment.
3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.
You must complete any assessments independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by email for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.
Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.
4. Head Office Location: Calgary, AB, 210, 517 10th Avenue SW
Regional Office address: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, 5101 50th Avenue, Suite 115
The CER requires applicants to submit their application online. Applications received via email will be rejected. Please submit your application by clicking “Apply Online”.
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.