Description
Closing date: July 20, 2026 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Location Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)
Salary $172,548 to $202,918
Level EX-03
Who can apply Canadian citizens and Permanent residents residing within a 500 km radius of Charlottetown, including, but not limited to: Moncton, Fredericton, and Halifax. ACOA is dedicated to establishing bias‑free selection and assessment practices that provide an equitable opportunity for all, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups (including black people), persons with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Duties
- Providing cohesive departmental leadership through the integration of policy, program development, delivery, and resource management.
- Establishing partnerships with federal, provincial, and municipal governments, industry associations, and stakeholders to drive economic growth.
- Addressing regional economic challenges, and developing innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness.
- Advocating for the region’s economic interests and representing the Agency’s priorities to senior decision‑makers, including the Minister and federal officials.
- Managing human and financial resources, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and organizational efficiency.
Work environment
- Collaboration with a team of senior executives and directors responsible for enterprise development, community development, tourism, communications, and corporate services.
- Regular interaction with federal and provincial deputy ministers and elected officials.
- A focus on addressing challenges such as economic diversification, and regional competitiveness.
- A fast‑paced, strategic setting that demands visionary leadership, advocacy skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder interests.
Qualifications
- Degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
- Experience in developing and managing inter‑jurisdictional relationships for the purpose of delivering government programs.
- Experience in developing and managing business networks involving government or other partners.
- Executive management experience in a professional, multi‑disciplined management environment.
- Experience in providing expert authoritative advice and guidance on highly sensitive, political, multi‑stakeholder issues and building and sustaining a wide variety of contacts and consultative frameworks with the most senior levels in federal government and/or other levels of government and/or the private sector.
- Experience in providing policy direction in the design and development of regionally focused policies.
- Experience in managing both human and financial resources.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the trends and issues relating to community, social and economic development in the relevant region.
- Knowledge of the policies and priorities of the federal government and how they impact the Atlantic region.
- Knowledge of current and emerging management issues.
Leadership Competencies
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results
- Valuing Diversity and Inclusion
Employment Equity Statement
In support of achieving a representative workforce, consideration of current or future organizational needs may be given to candidates self‑declaring as belonging to one of the following groups as prescribed in the Employment Equity Act: women, members of visible minorities (racialized), persons with disabilities and Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you need accommodations during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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