Implementation Officer and Intergovernmental Affairs Officer (Two Streams)

Important messages

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

Duties

Stream 1: Implementation Officer

As a member of the Yukon Regional Office’s Implementation and Negotiation team, the Implementation Officer is responsible for providing advice and assistance regarding the negotiation, implementation and monitoring of activities related to the Yukon Umbrella Final Agreement, and the Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements.

Stream 2: Intergovernmental Affairs Officer

As a Intergovernmental Affairs Officer with the Yukon Regional Office you will be responsible for reviewing project proposals and recommending approval and funding based on program policies and guidelines; working collaboratively with First Nations in the area of capacity development and managing projects, coordinating intergovernmental working groups, and preparing briefing material for senior management.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process and may be used to fill positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, assignment, secondment, acting).

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "As a candidate, it is your responsibility to clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the Essential and Asset screening criteria (Education and Experience). Please note that it is not only sufficient to state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must provide concrete and convincing examples and dates as to when and how these experiences were gained. PLEASE APPLY THE FOLLOWING APPROACH: use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that qualification is met. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application."

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)

Stream 1 & 2:

• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience defined as a high school diploma plus a minimum of 5-year experience researching, analysing and providing advice in areas with varying interests and stakeholders.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working in an Indigenous environment.
• Experience participating on intergovernmental or interdepartmental working groups and/or committees.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives.
• Experience in preparing written reports, correspondence and briefing notes for senior management.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Stream 1 & 2:

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in social science or a law related field or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 & 2:
• Experience working in a northern environment

Stream 1:
• Experience working with the provisions of Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements.

Stream 2:
• Experience delivering programs and services and managing funding agreements

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 & 2:
• Knowledge of Indigenous and Northern Development Canada’s mission and mandate as it pertains to Indigenous people.
• Knowledge of policies, agreements and legislation related to the governance model in Yukon.

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate complex issues and make recommendations.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage workload under tight and conflicting deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

• Must be able to travel throughout the Yukon by vehicle and via scheduled or charter flights.
• Must be able to work irregular hours.

Conditions of employment

• Various security requirements
• Medical clearance (Isolated Post – if hiring from outside of the Yukon Territory)

Other information

There are two streams being evaluated for this process. Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter the stream(s) they are applying for and provide detailed examples as to how they meet the essential Education and experience requirements.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. A pass mark will be established for each. Applicants must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. An applicant may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications.

Written tests will be administered, oral interviews conducted, and references contacted.

Applicants who are entitled to a priority for appointment are encouraged to indicate this, along with their priority type, in their covering letter, résumé and/or application form.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered further in the selection process.

"On-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:
• modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date;
• when applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager;
• verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time; and
• obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact the email address indicated in the ""Contact information"" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration. (Note: You must state the Selection Process number in the Subject of enquiry)"

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.