Business Unit Administrator

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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).

* 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.

Duties

Reporting to a Vice-President (VP), the Business Unit Administrator (BUA) provides administrative services and support for the VP and the Business Unit. The BUA provides advice on business/administrative procedures, guidelines and processes to improve efficiencies across the Business Unit. The BUA position requires advance problem-solving skills daily, attention to details, highly developed interpersonal and organizational aptitudes, sound judgment in discretionary situations, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload and conflicting priorities.

Intent of the process

A pool of 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: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Please state whether you are applying for the Bilingual Imperative, English Essential position or both.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education: A secondary school diploma (high school diploma) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1. Experience managing day to day activities in the office, including all of the following:

• Developing and maintaining effective systems to prioritize tasks and ensure prompt follow up;
• Coordinating a manager’s calendar;
• Providing administrative and logistical support for meetings (preparing agendas, meeting materials, managing guests, drafting minutes etc.);
• Drafting correspondence or summarizing information into email correspondence.

E2. Experience with financial management: for example, monitoring expenditures, reviewing financial data, and preparing reports using a financial management system.

E3. Experience making travel arrangements and processing travel expense claims using a travel system.

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork - Apply
OC2 Accountability and Results Orientation - Apply
OC3 Process and Project Management - Apply
OC4 Oral Communication - Apply
OC5 Written Communication - Apply

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Business Administration and Client Service - Apply

Competency Level Definitions

Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Post-Secondary Certificate (1-2 years) in a field related to the job.

AQ2 Experience using the SAP financial management system.

AQ3 Coordination within the Business Unit (or teams/groups within a department).

Operational Requirement: The incumbent will be required to relocate to Calgary.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

One of the current vacancies is Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC) and the other is English Essential.

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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. 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.

Conditions of employment

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.

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.

Information on employment equity

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. The NEB-06 positions are similar to an AS-03 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. These positions are subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Salary: Effective November 1st, 2024, NEB-06, $68,107 to $83,054
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

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

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 e mail 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.

4. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW


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

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.

Contact information

Apply online