Program Advisor

Update: Extension of the closing date.

Work environment

Would you like to contribute to the renewal of the relationship between Canada and Indigenous people? Consider joining the Atlantic Regional Office of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada in Amherst, Nova Scotia as we work with our partners to help meet the Government of Canada's obligations and commitments to First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We are seeking positive, innovative individuals who see the benefits of a strengthened relationship and wish to support Indigenous communities in realizing their visions. Our ideal team members thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, possess strong work ethic, values, and written and oral communication skills, and are self-starters who can imagine and strive for what is possible.

As these positions will be staffed to work out of our Atlantic Regional Office, candidates are encouraged to apply only if they are willing and able to work out of the Atlantic Regional Office in Amherst Nova Scotia.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory selection process and the intent of this process is for indeterminate and term appointment.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Various linguistic profiles requirement as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment or deployment under exceptional circumstances in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter providing CONCRETE EXAMPLES which illustrate, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications.. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write ONE OR TWO paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each criterion. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. We will not be contacting the candidates for additional details on incomplete or missing information."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a degree (baccalaureate or higher level degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as a high school diploma, relevant training and at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience (i.e. items listed under Essential Experience and/or asset criteria of the Statement of Merit Criteria, or any other related experience).
OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as completing 2 years post-secondary education, relevant training and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience (i.e. items listed under Essential Experience and/or asset criteria of the Statement of Merit Criteria, or any other related experience).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant* and recent** experience in the implementation of a program and/or service.
• Significant* and recent** experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to management.
• Significant* and recent** experience in engaging and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners and/or clients.
• Experience in networking and consulting with stakeholders who are internal and external to the organization.

NOTE
*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a continuous 2 (two) years or more.
**Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last five (5) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in a field relevant to the positions being considered.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in analyzing and understanding the analysis of financial statements and ratios.

• Experience in emergency preparedness and emergency response programs.

• Experience working with First Nations and/or First Nation Organizations.

• Experience in property management.

• Experience in municipal or community planning or related certification as a planning officer.

• Experience working with or for financial institutions.

• Experience in policy development as it relates to program delivery.

• Experience in contract management.

• Experience in supervising employees, including evaluating their performance and/or coordinating the work of others.

• Experience in managing a project or program budget.

• Experience in managing, coordinating or conducting program evaluation or auditing, program reviews, and/or compliance reviews.

• Experience in client relationship management or client service.

• Experience in the development of program policies.

• Experience developing formal partnerships/agreements with Indigenous groups, non-government organizations, industry, local governments and/or stakeholders.

• Experience in project management, including applying project management principles, assessment and monitoring of projects.

• Experience working in a team environment to develop operational plans, procedures, processes and/or guidelines.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Government of Canada Indigenous and northern priorities, issues and programs.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to manage a project and/or administer a program, including work planning, risk assessment and progress monitoring.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.

COMPETENCIES:

• Uphold Integrity and Respect.
• Demonstrates Judgement.***
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
• Achieve Results.
• Thinking things through.
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

***Will be assessed by the Personal Psychologist Test's of the Public Commission Service "Judgement 375".
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/consultation-test-services/public-service-commission-tests/test-judgement-375.html

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to travel, including travel to remote locations.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally as required.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Reliability and Security: Reliability Clearance or Secret.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

Other information

• ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE JOBS.GC.CA SITE.

• All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your account at jobs.gc.ca. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL AND ACCOUNT AT JOBS.GC.CA ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NEW COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

• You must provide proof of your education credentials.

• Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate's responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

• A written examination may be administered.

• A practical test may be administered.

• A situational exercise will be administered.

• A role play may be administered.

• An interview may be administered.

• Reference checks will be sought.

• FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

• All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

• Acknowledge of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

• Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line: Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and resume) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.