Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Position Type: Immediate Full-time
Job Title: Policy Development and Research Manager
Job Location: Ottawa - Headquarters
Employment Category: Research - Non-scientific/Policy Analysis

Job Description:
Under the direction of the National Manager Policy and Program Development, the Policy Development and Research Manager develops, plans, organizes and evaluates Directorate Military Family Services (DMFS)/Military Family Service Program (MFSP) programs, policies, and procedures. He/She conducts research and advanced literature searches, and provides advice on program and policy issues. The Policy Development and Research Manager conducts research, surveys, and analysis, identifies options and solutions, and prepares briefing notes, reports, and position papers with recommendations. She/He also researches and presents on leading research and innovative developments in areas such as family life related issues, not-for-profit governance, community-based social programs.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work or a related field AND some years experience in social research, program and community development or a related field
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work or a related field AND several years experience in social research, program and community development or a related field

Language requirement: Bilingual Mandatory – Level 323/323
Non bilingual candidates may apply but will only be considered if the bilingual mandatory staffing process is unsuccessful. In that event, the successful non-bilingual candidate will be required to undertake second language training.

The proficiency levels which can be assigned to each skill are: 1(basic), 2(functional), 3(advanced), 4(professional)

Knowledge Requirements
- Of family support/family resource model of social services delivery
- Of policy research and development
- Of community-based social programs
- Of community development
- Of the principles of policy research and development
- Of applied research designs and methodologies
- Of standards and exemplary practices in family life related issues, such as parenting and child development
- Of adult education and training
- Of Governance and Board development in the not-for-profit sector, an asset
- Of theory related to family supports
- Of determinants of health and well being for individuals and families

Experience Requirements
- In researching, drafting, interpreting, and editing policies and procedures
- In policy and program development
- In the development of research designs and methodologies
- In social policy analysis
- In research data collection
- In planning, organizing and managing research data collection
- In statistical analysis
- In facilitation and delivery of workshops and briefing sessions
- In project management
- In planning and conducting presentations
- In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Salary: $ 69,530 - $ 81,840 per annum

Application Procedure: Employer Email
If by email, send to: recruiting@cfpsa.com
If by Website, go to: www.cfpsa.com
Application Material Required: Résumé
Additional Application Information:
Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.
NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics: team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.
NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.
Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: Human Resources Manager (HQ), 4210 Labelle Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0K2, by e-mail at recruiting@cfpsa.com, or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1600 hrs on 04 June 2012.
Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.
 
Organization: Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency
Division: Canadian Forces

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