About the positionDutiesThe duties of the position entail managing the Program Policy and Development Unit, which includes developing and providing briefings, presentations and strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior management on issues in areas of economic and regional development; developing and implementing grants and contribution programs and policies ; providing functional guidance to Program Delivery Managers and Officers; managing financial and human resources; analyzing team and staff performance and effectiveness, making recommendations on staffing, training, and resource issues; collaborating and maintaining relationships; and, participating in internal and inter-departmental working groups and committees.
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.
Intent of the process The purpose of this staffing process is to fill one (1) bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) indeterminate Manager, Policy and Program Coordination position. A pool of qualified candidates will not be established through this process.
The position is located at any of FedNor's offices in Northern Ontario. The successful candidate must reside within 40 km of their designated work location or be willing to relocate to meet this requirement.
Positions to be filled 1
Important messages Please note: This advertisement mirrors staffing process 2026-NOR-EA-021. If you have applied to this advertisement, you are not required to submit an additional application for staffing process 2026-NOR-EA-023.
Conditions of employment Secret security clearance
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Operational Requirements Operational Requirements
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willingness and ability to travel
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.
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Experience
• Experience in writing reports and briefings and providing advice to all levels of management on complex issues.
* Complex is understood to mean those with some of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders external or /and internal , precedent-setting, having a major impact on service or program delivery
• Experience in liaising with various senior officials and other government departments (federal and/or provincial) and private and/or public stakeholders.
• Experience in the development or implementation of Grants and Contributions programs.
• Experience managing financial and human resources.
Applied / assessed at a later date Abilities & Competencies
• Ability to work under pressure
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Communications - Oral and Written
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
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You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience in policy development.
• 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.
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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.
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PreferencePreference 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.
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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. Hiring organization contact Name: FedNor HR Support
Email address: [email protected] 
