Marilyn Tate
01/11/99 04:37 PM

Please note the following position that is posted at Health Canada.
It is also on the PSC web site (http:www.psc-cfp.gc.ca).


SECTION MANAGER, ADULT HEALTH
Toronto, Ontario

Temporary position until March 2000 at our Yonge and St. Clair location.
The following government organization is responsible for this competitive
process: Health Canada, Health Promotion and
Programs Branch.

SALARY:
$61,803 to $69,765 per annum commensurate with qualifications (under
review).

WHO CAN APPLY:
Health Canada, as an equal opportunity employer, is committed to achieving
a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of
the Canadian population. In support of attaining such a workforce, (under
the authority of the Public Service Employment
Acts and Regulations, via Health Canada's Employment Equity Program this
opportunity is limited to those persons belonging
to a visible minority group. The Employment Equity Act defines members of
visible minority groups as follows: '...persons,
other than aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white
in colour...'applicants must clearly self-identify as
belonging to such a group.

Preference may be given to those working or residing within the Greater
Toronto Area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Our mission at Health Canada is to help the people of Canada maintain and
improve their health. The Health Promotion and
Programs Branch advances the health of Candadians through health promotion
and prevention activities designed to reduce
health inequities and addresses the factors determining health; we are an
organization that values continuous learning and the
building of a healthy workplace.

CHALLENGE:

     We are looking for someone to bring a fresh, new perspective and to
help shape new directions, priorities and
     initiatives while managing programs that include: youth, mid-life
issues, seniors, women's health and the delivery of the
     AIDS Community Action Program.
     The successful candidate will manage approximately ten staff located
throughout the province, providing leadership
     through a period of change and transition, promoting team development
as this new team redefines its mandate and
     strategic directions; will manage an operating and grants and
contribution budget; will negotiate, plan develop and
     evaluate national and regional policies and priorities; will provide
guidance and serve as a resource person.

EDUCATION:

     Graduation with an acceptable degree from a recognized university in
social or health sciences or a field related to the
     duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of education,
training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE:

     This position requires knowledge of current and emerging health
promotion and population health concepts, trends and
     initiatives in Ontario, especially related to one or more of the
following areas: women, youth, seniors, HIV/AIDS.
     The position also requires superior communication skills, the ability
to resolve complex problems and the ability to
     manage.
     The position offers a unique opportunity to make a contribution to the
 well being of Canadians.

LANGUAGE: English

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS:

     Please provide a covering letter with your resume describing how your
knowledge and abilities relates to our position
     requirements.
     **Please note, this position was originally advertised in September,
however, the salary has since been increased. If
     you already applied for this position, it is not necessary to re-apply
 for consideration.**

REFERENCE NUMBER: SHC1780PC23

CLOSING DATE: January 26, 1999

Candidates who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the
Statement of Qualifications for this position.
(See attached file: Sofqpm6a.wpd)
If you apply online, DO NOT send a duplicate by fax or regular mail.

Please note: If you are applying by fax or by regular mail, we would ask
that you fill out form PSC 3391, "Application for
Employment". If you are unable to obtain a copy of this form, you must
clearly indicate, in your cover letter, your citizenship as
well as the title and reference number of the position for which you are
applying. As the Public Service of Canada promotes
Employment Equity, we also encourage candidates to voluntarily
self-identify if they are of Aboriginal ancestry, a member of a
visible minority group or a person with a disability.

Public Service Commission of Canada
36 Adelaide St. E
4th Floor East
Mackenzie Building
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1J6

FAX: (416) 973-1883

Your resume must demonstrate that you meet all of the above mentioned
requirements.
Please clearly indicate your citizenship. Preference will be given to
Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration
 will be contacted.

 We are committed to employment equity