Manager, Program Delivery

Manager, Program Delivery (Northwest Region)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. **Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are willing and able to work in, or relocate to or within 40 km of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Duties
The Manager, Program Delivery, Northwest Region leads a dynamic team of officers who are responsible for supporting economic development opportunities in the Northwestern Ontario region which lies west and north of Greenstone and area. The team’s key responsibilities are: managing stakeholder relationships with community / regional stakeholders, playing a significant and proactive role in the major developments affecting this region; assessing applications to FedNor and assisting clients towards successful completion of their economic development projects; and providing pathfinding assistance to clients by identifying other potential government support that is available.

Work environment
Federal 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.

- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – mix of working in-person at the office and at home).

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to immediately fill one (1) position in the Thunder Bay area with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB second language profile.

Operational Requirements
• Availability to travel
• Availability to work outside regular office hours

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 acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience:

- Experience in managing economic development projects and/or programs.

- Experience in developing and providing strategic advice on complex matters.

- Experience in building and nurturing effective and collaborative networks and relationships with various stakeholders (federal and provincial officials, private and/or public stakeholders).

- Experience in managing human and financial resources.

- Experience in regional economic development.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Abilities and Competencies:

- Create vision and strategy

- Mobilize people

- Uphold integrity and respect

- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

- Promote innovation and guide change

- Achieve results

- Effective written and oral communication (Written communication skills may be assessed throughout the application.)

**The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is prohibited and may result in disqualification.
**Applicants are encouraged to provide as much relevant information as possible in their application to allow for a thorough assessment of their writing ability.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Education:

- A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) and/or relevant certification with AFOA Canada (Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager, Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator).

Asset Qualifications:

- Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations.

- Knowledge of government priorities and their potential impact on Northern Ontario.

Organizational Needs:

- FedNor is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as member of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, person with a disability or women, could be considered in priority.

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.

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.

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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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