Apex Executive - Ottawa, Canada - Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX)

Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX)

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

APEX provides trusted service to individual public service executives, their communities, and leaders.

Throughout their careers, executives are:
- empowered to deliver on their complex and evolving mandates.
- equipped with practical insights and advanced thought leadership research for career development and healthier workplaces.
- provided access to advice, counsel, and a safe space for elevated wellness; and
- supported by an interconnected network that fosters a sense of belonging.

We are the pre-eminent and trusted voice of the executive community.

Our Centers of Excellence on Leadership, Health and Wellness, and Total Compensation, holistically assist executives to establish and advance their careers.

At APEX, We Influence & Go Beyond Service - We Care

APEX EDI Statement:
APEX is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as pillars of excellence. We believe that all people should feel valued, respected, and safe. We celebrate and promote inclusive work environment, with
- equitable processes and systems. Workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Opportunity:

APEX is currently looking for a PS Executive to fill the role of APEX Lead - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional, with significant applied research experience who is well versed in equity, diversity and inclusion opportunities and challenges.

This is both a strategic and operational position in our organization.

Position Dimensions and Impact to APEX (broader executive community): This position has specific duties that impact APEX, including timely and comprehensive insight into and perceptions around equity and diversity on the implementation of APEX's corporate plan and marketing strategy. In addition, the position has responsibilities of informing advocacy and program development and is key in identifying and proposing approaches to address executive leadership challenges and opportunities. Additional duties include providing evidence based applied research in support of advocacy for equity, diversity and inclusion as impacting Public Service Executives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement APEX EDI framework and workplan, as aligned with the APEX Vision (An executive community with elevated wellness, elite leaders and extraordinary impacts through partnerships) and Mission.

This may include the planning and executing of surveys and research; communicating with executives in exploring key EDI issues, barriers, best practices affecting the EX-cadre and identifying recommendations; development of evidence-based positions; providing input toward programming; development of approaches to support executives' career management and at times supporting Advisory Services in their support of the individual executive.

Partner and liaise with networks (in supporting advancement, development, and leadership of executive cadre as well as EX feeder groups.) This may include support in delivery of collaborative efforts.

Through evidence-based research and environmental scans, inform advocacy positioning regarding EDI direction / initiatives impacting the executive cadre.

APEX Executives are expected to demonstrate strong 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

APEX Executives must also demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Solid writing skills
Comfort with collaboration across organizations and levels
Sound judgement
An ability to work alone but comfortable working as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
Ability to perform all work related to their projects
Fluency in English and French**
Representation matters:When applying, we encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups.

Workplace:

As we transition toward the APEX Workplace of the Future, staff are being encouraged to plan on spending more days working in the office for day-to-day operations.

New APEX employees will need to commit to 40% in-office presence.

While APEX transitions for employees in the NCR, telework agreements in support of regional inclusion are possible.

How to Apply:

In your letter, please provide the following information:

your reason for interest in the position and working with APEX;

- how you demonstrate the necessary skills and meet the requirements to perform the specific functions;
- an indication that your home department would be willing to support your Interchange agreement.
- copy of your resumé;
- confirmation of your performance ratings for the past 2 years.