Senior Corporate Planning Advisor

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental regulatory agency in Canada seeks a Senior Corporate Planning Advisor to support strategic planning efforts. The role involves advising management on strategic goals, developing corporate plans, and preparing reports for oversight bodies. Ideal candidates must possess relevant education, extensive experience in corporate planning, and effective collaboration skills.

Benefits

Bilingual bonus up to CAD 1,200 per year

Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year

Competitive salary and benefit package

Growth and internal career opportunities

Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

Annual lump sum payment of up to CAD 5,000 for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university with specialization in business administration or related field.
• Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level.
• Experience preparing corporate reports and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise management in developing strategic and integrated plans.
• Analyze strategic trends and prepare reports for Central Agencies and Parliament.
• Lead cross-functional projects focusing on organizational planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences or public affairs

Job description

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.

Who can apply? Employees in the Public Service of Canada who reside in the National Capital Region

The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.

Dependent on operational requirements and the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work some mix between in-office and from a telework location. Physical onsite presence in Ottawa, Ontario will be required at least 1 to 2 days a month.

The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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Why work here? :

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

We also provide benefits like :

• Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year, if eligible
• Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health
• Subject to eligibility, appointees to REG6 and REG7 levels may be eligible to receive an annual lump sum payment of up to five thousand dollars.

The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue to be a safe and healthy workplace – one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca

Who you are :

You are a strategic thinker and collaborative advisor with a passion for strategic planning in a complex, fast-paced environment. You thrive on translating big-picture goals into actionable plans and meaningful performance insights which resonate with staff across the organization. With a deep understanding of government planning, you provide expert guidance that helps senior leaders make informed decisions. You are skilled at navigating relationships across all levels of an organization, and you bring clarity and structure to evolving priorities. Adaptable, analytical, and resourceful—you’re the person people turn to when they need a trusted partner to align plans, and deliver with purpose.

What you’ll do :

Reporting to the Strategic Planning Team Leader, the Senior Corporate Planning Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Team Leader in developing, implementing, and integrating a corporate process for all strategic planning including :

• provision of support and advice to all levels of management in the preparation of the CNSC’s strategic and integrated plans as well as the development of reports required by Central Agencies and Parliament such as the Departmental Plan;
• working with Directorates to gather information for responses to other central agency requests;
• identifying, monitoring and analyzing strategic trends, including, for example, economic and social trends.

Essential Qualifications :

Education :

Degree from a recognized university with specialization in business administration, public administration, social sciences or public affairs, or a relevant combination of education, experience and job knowledge.

Language Requirements :

Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here .

Experience :

• Experience preparing corporate reports for Central Agencies and Parliament
• Significant
• experience leading and supporting the development of corporate strategic, operational, and / or integrated business planning frameworks and plans
• Significant
• experience writing precise, clear and timely reports, recommendations, presentations and communications materials for senior management
• Significant
• experience collaborating with internal interested parties and providing strategic advice on planning
• Significant
• experience managing or coordinating cross-functional projects or working groups with a planning focus
• Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately three (3) years. However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files or projects.
• Senior management is defined as Director General (EX-02 / 03) and above

Knowledge of :

• Principles and practices of strategic, integrated, and / or operational planning.
• Government of Canada planning requirements, particularly those of the Treasury Board Secretariat and Privy Council Office.
• CNSC’s mandate and vision, and its alignment with broader governmental objectives.
• Communication standards and techniques used to convey strategic direction and planning processes.
• Parliamentary reporting procedures and requirements related to corporate planning.

Ability to :

• Analyse, synthesize, and integrate diverse sources of information into clear, actionable strategic advice and reports.
• Influence and advise senior management on planning matters.
• Lead collaborative working groups and manage complex projects from inception to completion.
• Adapt to shifting priorities, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and workshops involving senior interested parties.

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

• Live it - Model the CNSC values
• Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results
• Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others
• Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

For more information on CNSC’s Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link : http : / / www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca / eng / about-us / careers-at-cnsc / key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

• Training or certification in project management and / or change management.
• Experience working in or with regulatory organizations or agencies.
• Experience contributing to government-wide initiatives.
• Knowledge of trends and issues in the nuclear energy sector or government regulatory environment.

Operational Needs :

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Hours of Work : 37.5 hours per week

Overtime : Overtime may be required

Hiring Conditions :

Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment.

Security : Secret

Submitting an Application :

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.

1. We want to read your resume! Please include your contact information so we can reach you.

2. We want to hear from you! You will be prompted to complete a series of screening questions once you click on “I am interested”. Please make sure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications of this position, and when and how you acquired them by using concrete examples.

Important to Note : You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application.

To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide :

3. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education

4. A scanned copy of your SLE results.

Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position. Essential qualifications and hiring conditions must be met before an appointment is made.

We thank all those who apply.

Additional Notes :

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Contact Information :

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC / CCSN) .