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Reference number
NOR26J-170807-000065
Selection process number
2026-NOR-EA-031
Location
Kenora (Ontario),
North Bay (Ontario),
Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario),
Sudbury (Ontario),
Thunder Bay (Ontario),
Timmins (Ontario)
Employment tenure
17-month term with the possibility of extension and permanency
Salary
$69,552 to $91,493
Level
CO-01
Who can apply
Persons residing within approximately 40 km radius of one of FedNor's Northern Ontario offices.
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About the position
Duties
This position supports the senior economic development officers (CO-02s) with the administration and monitoring of contribution agreements related to projects, including contribution agreement execution, project activity monitoring, monitoring project cash flows, conducting risk reassessments, processing contribution agreement amendments, monitoring repayable contributions, amending repayment schedules, and completing project close-outs and results assessments.
Work environmentFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.
Why Choose FedNor:
• Work with a great team who supports each other.
• Be part of a small department with a big heart.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.
The selected candidate will physically work in one of our offices locations: Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Kenora and Thunder Bay. In-office presence is currently required a minimum of 4 days per week onsite.
Intent of the process
Intent to staff two term position (approximately 17 months).
A list of fully or partially qualified candidates may be created to fill similar positions at the same level for various appointment types (e.g., term, acting, assignment, or permanent).
This process may also result in an extension of the temporary appointment or a permanent appointment, including for candidates initially appointed on a temporary basis.
Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in any of our Northern Ontario offices.
Positions to be filled
2
Important messages
The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT or other AI writing assistants, is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application being screened out from further consideration.
**Please note that your writing skills may be assessed throughout the application process.
Operational Requirements
Operational Requirements
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Valid Class 'G' Driver's license
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education :
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position. OR
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience :
• Experience in administering, monitoring, and/or delivering funding agreements, funding programs, or economic development initiatives.
• Experience analysing financial documents (e.g. financial statements, claims).
• Experience delivering client service and working with stakeholders.
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Competencies:
• Demonstrating Integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Effective written and oral communication
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of project management, including the assessment of risk, development of mitigation strategies, outlining the required reporting requirements to clients, and taking action/providing guidance to clients to ensure project requirements are met.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Qualifications
• Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA)
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
• Experience with information management (IM)software.
• Experience with FedNor or other government grants and contributions (G&C) programs, policies and procedures.
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the economic development challenges and opportunities in Northern Ontario.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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