Manager, Policy

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Duties

The Manager, Policy is a key position in the organization leading the activities in charting and implementing the future direction, from an operational and regulatory perspective, of Indian Oil and Gas Canada. This responsibility requires experience and expertise in all areas of oil and gas management and regulation, its legal framework as well as a having extensive knowledge of First Nation needs and aspirations. The scope of the position involves regular review and amendment to all legislative and regulatory regimes that impact the organization, including the Indian Oil and Gas Act, Indian Oil and Gas Regulations, First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act, First Nation Oil and Gas and Moneys Voting Regulations, and First Nation Oil and Gas Environment Assessment Regulations.

The Manager, Policy, under the direction of the Director, Regulatory Compliance, is responsible for planning policy initiatives, organizing and leading the policy group. The Manager, Policy provides strategic advice, research analysis, design, evaluation and other policy support required by IOGC to develop, negotiate, implement and deliver strategies, programs and services, and new initiatives which meet governmental and IOGC objectives, priorities and obligations regarding First Nations.

The position interacts with the IOGC Executive Group and managers and with Ottawa policy groups, Privy Council Office of Justice and central agencies, to gather information to develop policies and to provide feedback about proposed policy changes. The position conducts extensive consultations with affected First Nations, including Tribal Councils, Indian Resource Council and the IOGC Co-Management Board, explaining and justifying the rationale for proposed changes. The Manager, Policy also liaises with provincial agencies, other federal and provincial departments and with industry groups such as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. A major challenge of this position is in achieving agreement on regulatory changes amongst these various stakeholders with conflicting interests.

Advice and assistance provided to the Director and senior management has a significant impact on their decisions regarding strategic direction; assistance to operating units helps to identify weak links and streamline processes; and sound economic models provided to First Nations helps to facilitate their control over their resources.

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 full-time indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position (ex. Economics, Law, Public Administration, Petroleum Engineering, Geology) or graduation with a degree from a recognized university and an acceptable combination of related experience, training and/or education.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in working with/on First Nation policy or governance issues.

2. Experience in writing and researching policy papers.

3. Experience in project management.

4. Experience with oil and gas operations.

5. Experience interacting with federal or provincial officials on policy issues.

6. Experience in interpreting and applying relevant legal regimes as they apply to First Nations interest.

7. Experience in human resources and financial management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of INAC and IOGC legal regimes.

2. Knowledge of relevant federal or provincial legal regimes as they apply to the management of Oil and Gas.

3. Knowledge of the role of other government departments and Aboriginal organizations as it relates to oil and gas operations on First Nation lands.

ABILITY:

1. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

2. Ability to compare and evaluate options for policy development.

3. Ability to conceptualize and integrate information and to develop policy papers.

4. Ability to work under tight time frames and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

1. Strong interpersonal skills

2. Sound judgement

3. Initiative

4. Thoroughness

5. Team Player

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

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

Secret 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, performance pay, market allowance (specific positions), 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.