Research Analyst

Important messages

All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Do not email, fax or mail-in applications as these will not be accepted.

Candidates must apply online in order to answer the screening questions. When answering these questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. Please specify when, where and how you gained this experience using specific examples, including dates and the role you played at that time. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through your responses to the screening questions, your covering letter, and/or your résumé.

Work environment

IOGC is located away from Calgary's downtown core at the west end of Anderson Road on Tsuu T'ina First Nation lands.

Intent of the process

This is a two year term position.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

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.

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

Successful completion of a post secondary education program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Recent experience in conducting research; collecting, interpreting and analyzing documents. Recent experience is defined as 2 years of experience acquired in the past 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of record keeping practices

Knowledge of survey systems

Knowledge of regulations and acts relating to land transactions on reserve lands

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel

Ability to identify, evaluate and interpret evidence of interest in, title to and status of Indian lands and minerals

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Ability to work independently

Initiative

Good judgement

Dependability

Effective interpersonal relationships

Attention to detail

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

Completion of a recognized Paralegal program or Library and Information Studies

Degree equivalency

Experience working with Land Computer Systems

Experience in Provincial and Indian Land Registry Systems

Experience working with First Nations

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as members of the following designated Employment Equity group: Aboriginal people

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Interviews will be conducted. Written test(s) will be administered. Reference checks will be conducted.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or an organizational need. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can: modify your application/resume at any time before the closing date, verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and be notified electronically of assessment details and results. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

INFORMATION ABOUT INDIAN OIL & GAS CANADA:
IOGC is an organization committed to managing and regulating oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands. It is a special operating agency within Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. IOGC is responsible for the administration of oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands across Canada, primarily south of the 60th parallel. Most of IOGC's work is in Western Canada in the area of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

Benefits of working at IOGC include: work-life balance, full benefits and comprehensive pensions, flexible work hours, banked time, confidential Employee Assistance Program, personal and career development, reward and recognition program, on-the-job training and classroom training.

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.