Head of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory

Head of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory Reference number: AHS24J-023807-000318 Selection process number: 24-AHS-ENMLB-EA-NCR-360101 Public Health Agency of Canada Winnipeg (Manitoba) EX-05, MD-MOF-05 Indeterminate, Term, Interchange EX-05: $217,308 to $255,607, MD-MOF-05: $229,146 to $271,700 (under negotiation). Your rate of pay will be determined upon appointment and your employment is subject to the appropriate Treasury Board Directive(s), as applicable Closing date: 21 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Important messages The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is searching for a seasoned leader within the scientific and/or medical community to join our senior management ranks as the next Head and Vice-President of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory. Established in 2004 as the Government of Canada’s focal point for public health leadership, PHAC addresses the full continuum of public health functions to support and safeguard the health and well-being of Canadians. In partnership with provincial and territorial public health authorities, its activities focus on preventing disease and injuries, promoting good physical and mental health, and providing information to support informed decision-making. It values scientific excellence and provides national leadership in response to public health threats. As an organization that relies on partnership, PHAC leverages public health expertise domestically and internationally to achieve its objectives and to contribute to global public health priorities. Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) plays an integral part in the achievement of this important mandate. The NML is a recognized leader in laboratory-based infectious disease science, both nationally and internationally, and its Science Centre for Human and Animal Health is home to the country’s only containment level 4 microbiology laboratory. This capability is an essential asset for advancing research into new and emerging infectious disease threats and a leading-edge bioinformatics program supports scientific analyses using state-of-the-art technologies. The NML is the coordination hub for the Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network, which connects provincial public health laboratories across the country in a unified approach to laboratory services and infectious disease science. International links through the Global Health Security Initiative and other multilateral and bilateral fora reinforces NML’s contributions to global public health. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the President, the Head of the laboratory, who also acts as the Vice-President, is responsible for providing executive and scientific leadership and direction to the NML and contributing to the achievement of the Agency’s mandate of promoting and protecting the health of Canadians. They lead laboratory facilities in multiple locations across Canada and a workforce of over 600 scientists and support staff. They play an essential role in Canada’s readiness to detect and respond to emerging infectious disease threats. In this scientific leadership capacity, they act as a foremost voice for clinical and laboratory medicine within the NML and lead, promote and support the overall scientific agenda of the NML. The leader of the lab works alongside and is supported by a team of senior leaders, including leadership support within their respective office, to effectively deliver on their internal and external responsibilities. A needs assessment is currently underway to ensure the resourcing capabilities are aligned to the strategic priorities. Currently, the senior management team reporting to the Head of NML is comprised of the Director General, Science Operations and Response, Director General, Science Reference and Surveillance, Director General, Medical; Scientific Affairs and Executive Director, Laboratory System Modernization and a medical advisor. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The successful candidate for this position holds a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization related to the position (medicine, microbiology, public health and preventive medicine, etc) with extensive leadership experience leading the delivery of laboratory public health, health, or emergency preparedness programs. Additionally, the candidate brings excellent strategic and operational management skills. While the successful candidate will be supported by administrative and scientific program management teams, this position requires an individual who has demonstrated success in achieving results and fostering innovation through governance and reporting mechanisms that establish clear accountabilities and value inclusivity. The successful candidate has the skills, experience, and adaptive capacity to lead a dynamic organization in a dynamic setting. This includes the capacity to build and implement a vision to shape the NML as a world class infectious disease organization through national and international collaboration, public health programming, and research and training, and provide the leadership necessary to address the social, behavioural, and economic determinants of health in relation to infectious diseases. They are an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills who inspires confidence and translates complex scientific concepts with ease to policymakers and to the public. Finally, the successful candidate is an accomplished and confident scientific leader with proven abilities to foster operational excellence and building highly effective multidisciplinary teams aligned with a culture of innovation and excellence while upholding integrity and respect. Intent of the process This is an exciting opportunity to lead a world-class research institution dedicated to scientific excellence and protecting the health and well-being of Canadians. If you feel you meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply to this process. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance issued by the Government of Canada. For more information, please consult: . Should this position be staffed through an Interchange Canada Agreement, the agreement would be based on the current salary of the participant in their home organization. For more information on Interchange Canada, please visit the website: With your application, you must also submit to hc.phac.ex-staffing.dotation-ex. by 11:59 PM EST on August 21, 2024. 1)your education credentials (and proof of Canadian equivalency for foreign credentials) ; 2)References: Contact information of current supervisor, previous supervisor, two subordinates, and two colleagues. Positions to be filled: 1 Information you must provide Your résumé. A covering letter "Candidates must submit a cover letter (5,000 words maximum) outlining why they feel they are the best candidate for this position, namely by detailing how their experiences, skills and education matches our candidate profile and aligns to our essential and asset criteria below. Please be as detailed as possible to allow us to fully assess your application against all our criteria." Contact information for 4 references. In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) Education: To be considered at the EX-05 group and level, you must meet the minimum education qualification: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization related to the position (medicine, microbiology, public health and preventive medicine, infectious diseases, global health, etc.) OR To be considered at the MD-MOF-05 group and level, you must meet the minimum education qualification: Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine; AND Occupational Certification Eligibility for a licence to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada. Experience: •Significant* experience in setting strategic direction and providing strategic advice to senior officials (Deputy Minister/President, or equivalent executives in the private sector) on complex medical, scientific or public health issues. •Significant* experience in collaborating and maintaining partnerships with national and international stakeholders, such as all levels of government, public sector institutions, industry (including associations), academia and non-governmental organizations. •Significant* experience in leading the delivery of laboratory public health, health, or emergency preparedness programs. •Significant experience in managing a large multi-disciplined scientific, regulatory, medical or health related organization. •Experience in managing significant financial and complex human resources matters * Significant is defined as the scope, depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which would have been acquired at a senior executive level over an extended period of time. Factors such as WHERE and WHEN this experience was acquired and in WHAT capacity will be assessed. These are the minimal qualifications required for the position. Only the top candidates who demonstrate the most significant and pertinent experiences and skills will be retained and considered. Key Leadership Competencies: •Create Vision and Strategy •Mobilize People •Uphold Integrity and Respect •Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders •Promote Innovation and Guide Change •Achieve Results For information about the Public Service Key Leadership Competencies, please visit: ABILITIES: • Ability to communicate effectively orally • Ability to communicate effectively in writing If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications) Asset Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine with specialization in microbiology or public health and preventive medicine The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job) Various language requirements Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC – You are already proficient in both Official Languages (English and French) Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC – You agree to become bilingual in both Official Languages through language training within an agreed-upon timeline, with funding provided Conditions of employment Security clearance - The position to be staffed requires a "Top Secret" security clearance. The selected candidate must obtain top secret clearance prior to the commencement of their employment. Organizational Needs Public Health Agency of Canada is committed to fostering a culture rooted in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. In alignment with the Employment Equity Act and various legislative drivers and priorities, we aim to be representative of and responsive to the identified equity groups (Indigenous Peoples, Women, Black and Racialized Peoples and Persons with Disabilities). Candidates from equity groups are encouraged to identify as such in their application. Employment equity may be a factor taken into consideration during the staffing process as this contributes to the strategic priorities, diversity and inclusiveness of the organization, thereby contributing to positive outcomes for all peoples of Canada. 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. A random and/or top down selection will be used in the process in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process; Any assessment tools that are deemed appropriate to determine whether the individual meets the essential and other qualifications may be used in this process. Appointment decision may be based on one or more of the following criteria: • Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team • Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed • Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience • Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications. While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those being considered in the process will be contacted. Should your application be retained, you will be contacted for further assessment. The qualifications you will be assessed against will be communicated to you in advance. Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for the position. We are dedicated to an inclusive selection process and work environment. If you require an accommodation, please advise the HR Representative when you are invited to meet with us regarding this employment opportunity. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information: