Section/Program Manager – Transboundary Waters Unit

Section/Program Manager – Transboundary Waters Unit

Section/Program Manager – Transboundary Waters Unit Reference number: DOE24J-173510-000011
Selection process number: 24-DOE-PNR-EA-638945
Environment and Climate Change Canada - Canada Water Agency
Edmonton (Alberta), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Regina (Saskatchewan)
PC-05
$130,108 to $148,027
Closing date: 1 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and analytical skills and are interested in being a part of a leadership team leading the Canada Water Agency, we encourage you to apply.
Duties Directing the activities (human resources and financial) of the Transboundary Waters Unit (TWU) in support of boards and committees established under Canada-US and domestic water agreements. The incumbent will perform duties as the Executive Director of the Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB); represent CWA for other board functions including the alternate member on the Mackenzie River Basin Board (MRBB), and as the Canadian Co-Chair of the Poplar River Bilateral Monitoring Committee (PRBMC); and, other ancillary duties of a unit manager.
Work environment The work is a fast-paced environment that requires exceptional organizational skills and the capacity to establish and maintain partnerships.





The TWU is comprised of engineering, scientific, and administrative staff who have specialization in hydrology, water quality, groundwater, and the administration of agreements related to transboundary waters. TWU houses the Secretariat of the PPWB, the Secretariat of the MRBB, and provides the Canadian Co-Secretary for international boards.
Intent of the process The intent is to staff 1 indeterminate position in Regina, Edmonton, or Winnipeg.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level ONLY at Canada Water Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments,





assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual), as well as various security requirements, language, and conditions of employment.
*Due to the nature of the position, no telework agreement outside of Regina, Edmonton, or Winnipeg will be granted. By accepting the offer, the candidate will be expected to reside in or relocate to Regina, Edmonton, or Winnipeg. Therefore, only candidates who are residing in or willing to relocate to Regina, Edmonton, or Winnipeg are encouraged to apply.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) EDUCATION:






Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, or some other science relevant to the position such as applied science, environmental studies, biology, or engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
- Significant* experience in building partnerships, collaborating and negotiating with a range of external organizations such as other levels of government, federal departments, non-governmental organizations, academia, and industry.
- Experience preparing briefings and providing advice on complex issues** to senior management.
- Experience leading multi-stakeholder working groups, committees, or projects.
- Significant* experience managing human and financial resources.






* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing a broad range of duties for approximately two (2) years.
**Complex means multi-faceted considerations like high technical difficulty, multiple stakeholders, media interest, regulatory compliance, or science, technology, social, economic, and political context.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job) KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of interjurisdictional water management agreements in western Canada.
- Knowledge of federal and provincial programs, legislation, and governance related to water resources in western Canada.
COMPETENCIES:
- Create Vision and Strategies
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Mobilize People






- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Achieve Results
* Key Leadership Competencies: Key Leadership Competencies
ABILITIES:
- Ability to synthesize scientific and technical issues and information into succinct and effective briefing material.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job) EDUCATION:
- Master or higher degree from a recognized university, with specialization in a field relevant to the position.






- Significant* experience managing policies or programs associated with water resource management or the environment including experience with bilateral or multilateral environmental agreements.
- Experience in leading regional, national, or international teams and/or experience in representing senior management at regional, national, or international meetings.
* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing a broad range of duties for approximately two (2) years.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel
- Must be willing and able to work overtime
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.






The use of assets and/or a random or top-down selection may be used to determine who will advance to the next stage of the selection process in the event of volume management.
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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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