Business Manager(Bank of Canada)Career opportunity in Canada

Job title:Business Manager
Department:Financial Stability Department
Organization: Bank of Canada
Requisition #:  J0913-0601
Employment Type:  Full-time
Job Type:  Term, one year with possibility of extension or of becoming regular
Location:  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Category:  Administration
Position(s):  1
Deadline:  October 3, 2013
Salary Range:
Annual salary:
The Bank offers a competitive total compensation package with starting salaries, based on qualifications, generally ranging between $69,359 and $81,599* (job grade 16).
*Where the Bank has needs for specialized skills, it may offer higher cash compensation to exceptional candidates.

Take a Central Role at the Bank of Canada:
Canada’s central bank is the nation’s pre-eminent macroeconomic policy institution. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. No matter what your area of expertise, you’ll enjoy an open culture and a superior work environment that will challenge, energize, and motivate you to excel. ()
Department info:

The Financial Stability Department conducts analysis and research on questions relating to overall financial stability in Canada, including the assessment of the financial system’s vulnerability and how regulatory policies influence the efficiency and stability of the system. In addition, the Bank’s legislative responsibility to oversee important payment, clearing and settlement systems is carried out by the Financial Stability Department. The department also regularly monitors the financial sector in Canada and abroad and provides analytically backed policy advice related to financial sector developments and regulatory reforms.
Job Summary

This position reports to the Deputy Chief. The Business Manager develops and leads a team of Executive Administrative Assistants and provides analytical support to optimize, improve and evolve the business and office-management practices of the department.

The Business Manager coordinates the various administrative and planning processes, as well as the department’s annual entente and work plan, annual budget, and stewardship reports. The Business Manager also represents the department’s interests on various corporate committees, implements a variety of corporate initiatives within the department, and develops or leverages existing processes and tools to help minimize the time that managers spend on administrative tasks required to meet corporate responsibilities.

Central Responsibilities:
• ensures effective and professional management of the Business Support team, which includes recruiting, developing and coaching staff; setting annual objectives and work plan, assigning work; regularly assessing productivity, quality of services and deliverables; and managing performance accordingly
• ensures that the provision of professional, efficient and high-quality secretariat services to the department’s senior leaders and managers, as well as to departmental committees
• guides and supports departmental initiatives directed toward improving the work environment
• provides general advice related to corporate policies and programs to colleagues and ensures the appropriate corporate resources are consulted to help with more complex concerns in the areas of corporate administration (e.g., finance, information management, facilities, HR, etc.):

o provides support to management in the use of HR tools, promoting data quality and process compliance
o as the Departmental Facilities Coordinator, leads all accommodation planning activities and their implementation
o as Departmental Information and Knowledge Management Steward, implements and maintains the department’s information governance framework

• works closely with the department’s senior management and actively contributes to the establishment of the medium-term plan as a member of the department’s leadership team
• provides support in the development of planning documents and quarterly departmental status reports by gathering input from managers and collating the information to create the initial draft of the report
• monitors the department’s budget, ensures that risks are identified and appropriate actions are taken
• develops and edits key internal communications; oversees the execution of cyclical departmental communications and knowledge-sharing sessions (process management and logistics) to ensure the smooth coordination of all activities in order to deliver effective internal communications
• works closely with departmental management to clarify needs and seeks feedback on service delivery; shares relevant feedback with corporate administration colleagues to ensure clear understanding of department’s needs
• actively participates in corporate committees to represent the department’s interests — e.g., facilities planning, COOP, WECU, etc.
• establishes and maintains effective and collaborative relationships and networks with colleagues, clients and partners internal to the department and the Bank
Key Requirements:
• university degree in related field with five years of relevant work experience
or
• a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience
and
• three years of increasing levels of management responsibility
in addition to
• English and French essential
• functional in second official language (training may be provided to help the successful candidate reach the level of fully functional)
• knowledge of the department’s policies, procedures and objectives
• knowledge of the Bank’s and the department’s functional mandates, mission, strategic objectives, priorities, programs, organizational structure and culture
• knowledge of corporate administrative process, policies and practices
• knowledge of office management (e.g., secretariat services, budget management, facilities planning)
• ability to prioritize, delegate and assign resources to meet objectives
• excellent change-management and action-management skills
• excellent communication skills
• excellent organization and planning skills
• strong client-relationship skills
• strong conflict-resolution and negotiation skills
• strong analytical skills
• excellent team leadership skills and ability to develop the skills of others
• excellent interpersonal skills

Assets:
• fully functional in both official languages
• organizational awareness
Notes:
• Condition of employment: Candidate must be eligible for reliability clearance.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
• There will be no relocation assistance provided for this recruitment action.
• Key benefits offered include: health and dental care, sick leave and paid vacation.
• Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The Bank of Canada benefits from the unique perspectives, attributes and talents of its diverse workforce. We offer flexibility to accommodate the needs of our employees and candidates. The Bank of Canada is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

If you are a qualified candidate, please submit a detailed resumé and a covering letter by 3 October 2013. We will also ask you to complete a mandatory questionnaire during the application process.

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