Manager, Program Delivery (Northwest Region)

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Thunder Bay is seeking a Manager, Program Delivery to lead a team focused on regional economic development projects. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships and providing strategic assistance to clients. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in economic management. This position offers a salary range of $111,682 to $141,340, with opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Experience in managing economic development projects and/or programs.
• Bilingual - Imperative (CBC / CBC).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support economic development in Northwestern Ontario.
• Manage relationships with community and regional stakeholders.
• Assess applications to FedNor and assist clients in their projects.

Skills

Economic development project management

Strategic advice on complex matters

Building collaborative networks

Managing human and financial resources

Regional economic development

Education

Degree in a relevant field

CPA or relevant certification

Job description

Manager, Program Delivery (Northwest Region)

Reference number : NOR25J-170807-000041

Selection process number : 2025-NOR-EA-019 Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Thunder Bay(Ontario)

CO-03

$111,682 to $141,340

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (canada.ca)

Closing date : 4 June 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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 .
• This information may change based on position location requirements.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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 CBC / CBC second language profile.

A pool of partially and / or fully qualified candidates can be established and used to fill similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for a variety of positions, security requirements, language requirements, conditions of employment and tenures (including, but not limited to, indeterminate appointments, term appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual employment) within the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 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

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

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
• Knowledge of program administration and management practices.

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

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC / CBC)

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

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

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.

Operational Requirements :

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

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must have a valid driver’s license

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.