Reference Number
NED17J-018474-000013
Selection Process Number
17-NED-EA-HQ-OPS-287143
Organization
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Year
2017-2018
Days Open
19
Classification
CO02
City
Iqaluit
Type
External
Total
74
Employment Equity
44
(59.5%)
Screened out
12
(16.2%)
Screened in
62
(83.8%)
Employment Equity 59.5% 44
Screened Out 16.2% 12
Screened In 83.8% 62
Women 18.9% 14
Visible minority 35.1% 26
Indigenous 6.8% 5
People with disabilities 6.8% 5
English 78.4% 58
French 21.6% 16
Citizens 74.3% 55
Permanent Residents 0% 0
These positions are located at CanNor headquarters in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.
The salary range for this position is: $70,255 to $98,073 (under review) plus applicable allowances (approximately $18,000/year to $32,000/year), as well as vacation travel assistance (approximately $2,000-$3,000 per person (i.e. the employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner), twice per year). Rates and conditions subject to change.
Federal government housing is available for these positions. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.
The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is looking for motivated and experienced people interested in an opportunity to make a real difference by working directly with northern communities, businesses, and territorial government to develop and fund projects that will have a direct impact on the economic development and prosperity of the North, its communities, and its welcoming and resourceful residents!
CanNor works to develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada’s three territories. The CanNor Operations sector delivers a suite of programs that directly impact Northerners’ lives, and funds a multitude of projects ranging from clean technology (solar panels, wind farms, biomass), to mining and resource development, to Indigenous entrepreneurs and small business start-ups, to local community and territorial infrastructure.
Duties of the positions to be filled may include:
• Reviewing and evaluating funding proposals/projects related to Economic Development in the North
• Negotiating with applicants, developing recommendations, and providing advice to senior management
• Building and maintaining relationships with local communities, businesses, and municipal/territorial/federal government departments.
• Developing tools, guidelines, and providing advice and guidance on the delivery of contributions programs in a northern economic development context
Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. The headquarters of CanNor are located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. CanNor also has regional offices in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and a liaison office in Ottawa.
CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 100 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues!
In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job!! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments!
The intent of this process is to fill two full-time indeterminate (permanent) positions in Iqaluit, Nunavut. A pool of qualified candidates will also be established, and may be used to fill similar positions, with varying tenures, in any of CanNor’s northern offices (Iqaluit, Nunavut; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; Whitehorse, Yukon). The pool may also be used by other federal organizations operating in Nunavut.
Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.
Applicants will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who identify themselves as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all other applicants will be considered for these positions.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
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.
A secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience.
*Acceptable combination is defined as experience in:
1 - Providing advice to senior management related to economic development;
2 - Project management experience;
3 - Working in multidisciplinary teams.
E1 - Experience in the preparation or assessment of business plans / proposals or requests for funding or proposals related to community economic development plans.
E2 - Experience providing written advice to senior management or board members through presentations, reports, briefing notes or correspondence.
E3 - Experience working and building relationships with local communities, businesses, indigenous organizations, or municipal / provincial / territorial / federal organizations.
English essential
These positions require proficiency in the English language.
Information on language requirements
K1 - Knowledge of economic development opportunities and challenges in Northern Canada*.
K2 - Knowledge of federal and territorial government programs related to economic development in Northern Canada*.
*Northern Canada is defined as above the 60th parallel
A1- Ability to provide advice to senior management
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3 – Ability to communicate effectively orally
PS1 – Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2 – Thinking things through
PS3 – Working effectively with others
PS4 – Showing initiative and being action-oriented
The following assets would be nice:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in commerce, economics, business administration or other specialty relevant to the position.
AE1 - Experience in the promotion and marketing of a program or an event to a community or business.
AE2 - Experience working with Indigenous governments and/or communities.
AE3 - Experience in working in a northern, cross-cultural environment.
AK1 - Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and/or economy.
Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.
CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Willingness and ability to travel in the North including to remote communities.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Reliability Status security clearance - The incumbent and his/her dependents (includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.
All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. 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 PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. 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.
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 this 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.
When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer ‘screening questions’ concerning the essential education as well as the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your response to each question. Your responses should provide concrete examples that demonstrate how you meet / possess the essential/asset qualifications you will be asked about, and the period of time during which you performed these tasks. Content of your responses should be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used to validate this information.
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 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.