APEX Executive – Head of Advisory Services for Executives (ASE) - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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APEX is currently looking for a PS Executive to support the APEX Vision in the role of APEX Executive – Head of Advisory Services for Executives.The APEX Advisory Services for Executives (ASE) is a highly valued resource for Executives. Through the leadership provided by the Head of the APEX Advisory Services, this confidential service, which is free of charge to all executives across the federal public service, is a cornerstone of the APEX services to executives. Year over year number of executives reaching out for support has increased, along with the complexity of the cases we manage. Additionally, while the ASE focus is to support individual executives, we also provide proactive support through resources and outreach to the executive community.OVERVIEWReporting to the CEO, this position leads the confidential Advisory Service unit, to public service executives (ASE) across the country and abroad.This role ensures that bilingual ASE services primarily retain and focus on the core personal Advisory Services; supporting the individual executive’s well-being and ensures APEX retains the integrity and robustness of offering this service to the individual Executive.Through a team of bilingual advisors, and while maintaining ASE core focus, the Advisory Services also input into the well being of the executive community. The head also ensures provisions of key input toward research, advocacy, trends and EX support needs; supports APEX outreach relating to Executive Health and Wellbeing as it relates to Executive Advisory Services; and refers executives to specialized services, as required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing the work of ASE, while ensuring focus on the provision of confidential advisory services that are relevant, sustainable, fully bilingual, and compassionate in a safe and neutral environment
• Managing ASE workload distribution
• Onboarding of new advisor(s)
• Management the annual flux in the advisory services case load
• Maintaining of an annual client satisfaction rate for ASE Services above 90%
• Establishing a list of executive pain points based on internal research, client feedback and experiential knowledge
• Developing problem statements to drive future research
• Leading an increased awareness of Health and Wellness, Advisory Services
• Leading identification of Advisory Services resource requirements based on demand
• Leading outreach to membership and all the executive community to provide feedback, resources for self care and to promote the service
• Leading the development and sharing of tools, materials to support Executive wellbeing
• Developing and publication of a yearly Advisory Service for Executives (ASE)Report – along with recommendations and outreach to support findings
• Overseeing ASE integration with the Health and Wellness CoE
• Representing APEX at Outreach events and activities (i.e.: presentations; resource) as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONSExperience

• Experience managing teams, providing strategic advice, and briefing senior management experience
• The ideal candidate has a strong background in Human Resources
• Experience in complaints and investigations is a strong asset

Knowledge

• A very solid understanding of executive terms and conditions of employment and professional development.

Abilities

• Manage a team and fluctuating caseload
• Provide ongoing support and advice in both official languages (an essential criterion), to a growing clientele base, in Canada and abroad, using a risk-assessment model
• Be able to handle a large and varied volume of cases
• Conduct outreach to membership and the federal public service executive community to provide feedback, resources for self care and to promote the Advisory Service for Executives service
• Develop and share tools and materials to support executive wellbeing
• Demonstrate personal resilience in hearing complex and difficult stories
• Be compassionate, yet realistic, in providing advice
• Have the utmost discretion

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:APEX is committed to developing a robust, competent and diverse workforce representative of the population it serves. To meet its employment equity objectives, we strongly encourage candidates to apply who have indicated that they belong to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.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:Please submit a short letter to the Chief Operating Officer at [email protected]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.

In your application, please add the following:

• copy of your resumé;
• confirmation of your performance ratings for the past 2 years.

Inquiries are welcome, please contact the Chief Operating Officer at [email protected]Quick Apply

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