Assistant Deputy Minister - Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 198,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Canada seeks an Assistant Deputy Minister to lead the Fuels Sector. You will guide policy development and strategic direction at the center of Canada’s energy priorities, coordinating across government and industry to advance conventional and low-carbon fuels both nationally and internationally.

You will manage a large, diverse team, travel as needed, and report to senior government leadership with a focus on delivering results and upholding integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing, analyzing and providing strategic policy/commercial advice to senior management on complex issues.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with federal/provincial governments, private sector, stakeholders and partners.
• Experience leading large, diverse teams, driving innovation, and setting strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fuels Sector at NRCan and drive Canada’s energy and economic priorities.
• Oversee development of policies and programs to advance conventional and low-carbon fuels domestically and internationally.
• Represent NRCan in high-level discussions with government and industry partners.

Skills

Strategic policy advice

Leadership and people management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial leadership

Policy development

Education

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Job description

Assistant Deputy Minister - Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

Selection process number
26-RSN-EA-FS-682505

Salary
$197,774 to $232,676

Level
EX-04

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
Canada is navigating significant economic change, increasing global competition and evolving geopolitical realities — making strong, forward-looking leadership more important than ever. Strong analysis, sound science and good policy advice remain essential, but Canadians will ultimately measure success through the results they can see and experience. This is an opportunity to bring your leadership to issues that matter deeply to our country, to challenge what is possible, and to leave a lasting mark on Canada’s future. If you are ready to lead with purpose, shape what comes next and serve at a moment that truly matters, NRCan wants to hear from you.

Work environment
As the Assistant Deputy Minister, Fuels Sector at Natural Resources Canada, you will lead work at the centre of Canada’s energy and economic priorities. The Fuels Sector supports Canada’s national energy priorities across the fuels and biofuels industry, leading a whole-of-government approach to policies and programs that advance conventional and low-carbon fuels domestically and internationally. Its work contributes to reducing emissions while enabling economic growth, supporting workers and communities — including Indigenous communities — and strengthening energy security and affordability.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance (at time of appointment)

Operational Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in developing, analyzing and providing strategic policy/commercial advice and recommendations to senior level management (Deputy Minister and Minister; CEO, Board of Management) on complex issues in a government and/or industry context.
• Extensive experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and negotiating agreements with representatives of the federal government, other governments (provincial or municipal) as well as with the private sector, stakeholders and partners.
• Experience leading and motivating large and diverse teams, fostering innovation to propel outcomes, and exercising financial leadership and setting strategic direction/policy.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Create Vision and Strategy - Leaders defining the future and charting a path forward.
• Mobilize People - Leaders inspiring and motivating the people they lead.
• Uphold Integrity and Respect - Leaders exemplifying ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity.
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders - Leaders are deliberate and resourceful about seeking the widest possible spectrum of perspectives.
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change - Leaders having the courage and resilience to challenge convention.
• Achieve Results - Leaders mobilizing and managing resources to deliver on the priorities of the Government, improving outcomes and add value.

For further information on key leadership competencies, please refer to the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile.html

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience analyzing Canadian fuels markets and applying market intelligence to inform strategic, policy, investment or regulatory decisions across the fuels value chain.
• Extensive experience applying financial and economic analysis to the development of strategic policies and investment plans, including assessing economic impacts, investment opportunities, risks, trade-offs and resource allocation options.
• Experience leading large complex teams of policy or business experts and engineers/ analysts
• Experience and/or knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience and/or knowledge of program management in the federal government.

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, 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.

• A cover letter-Please demonstrate how you meet all essential qualifications and asset qualifications, providing specific examples of your relevant experience.

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