Administrative Positions (Anticipatory) **Please see Intent and Organizational Needs

Important messages

The department will only consider applicants who apply online, therefore all job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions HOW you meet the essential education and experience and any applicable asset experience factors listed. Your answers must also include WHERE and WHEN you obtained the qualification. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential education and experience and any applicable asset experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

Work environment

Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. Health Canada is committed to improving the lives of all of Canada's people and to making this country's population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of the public health care system. In pursuing and fulfilling our vision and mission, we achieve personal, organizational and public good by Taking Pride in What We Do. Health Canada, Sioux Lookout works with First Nations, Inuit, other federal departments and provincial and territorial partners to support healthy First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities. Working with partners we strive to improve health outcomes, provide access to quality health services and support greater control of the health system by First Nations and Inuit. Our strategic plan has four key goals; the provision of quality health services, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve our goals, improving performance and efficiencies and providing a supportive work environment.

Intent of the process

“Anticipatory Process” The intent is to create a pool of Aboriginal qualified candidates using the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation with First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs will be applied and first consideration will be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal Peoples. This pool may be used to staff future vacancies on a temporary (Term) or permanent (Indeterminate) basis. A Deployment, Acting Appointment, Secondment/Assignment may be offered to qualified employees of the public service.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

EDUCATION (CR-03, CR, 04 and CR-05): Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an employer approved alternative (a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school education OR a combination of education, training and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (CR-03, CR, 04 and CR-05):
Experience in general office practices.
Experience using computer programs such as WordPerfect or MS Word or MS Excel.
Experience using office equipment such as fax machines or scanners or photocopiers.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (CR-04 and CR-05):
Experience in providing administrative services, including taking minutes and making travel arrangements.
Experience delivering services to clients and medical professionals, such as doctors or nurses or pharmacists or vision care providers.
Experience working in a call centre environment.
Experience working with First Nation Communities and First Nation Organizations.
Experience working with the public in a reception environment.
Experience using financial systems and procedures in an automated environment.
Experience working with the System Application Products (SAP) system.
Experience working in First Nations health programs and services such as Non-Insured Health Benefits.
Ability to communicate orally in Ojibway or OjiCree.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
In alignment with the APEP in support of increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection will be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work and relocate to Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (CR-03, CR, 04 and CR-05):
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of data entry processes.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS (CR-03, CR-04 and CR-05):
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Aboriginal culture competency *
Ability to effectively work with First Nations, Inuit or Métis

ABILITIES AND SKILLS (CR-04 and CR-05 only):
Ability to evaluate or track information and determine appropriate action to be taken.
Ability to work under pressure within a constantly changing environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY (CR-03, CR-04 and CR-05):
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Respectful of Diversity

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 groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Candidates must meet this condition prior to appointment and maintain it on an ongoing basis.

Other information

You must apply on-line via PSRS. Hard copy applications (fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line, please fax your application to 416-954-3699 and include an explanation.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will only contact those candidates screened into the process.

A written examination may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Successful candidates who are offered a position must be willing to relocate to Sioux Lookout within one month of their job offer.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this appointment process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Candidates from outside the federal public service who are invited to written exams and/or interviews will be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required and to update their personal information when it changes.

Candidates who apply to this appointment process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Please note, the definition of Aboriginal Cultural Competency * for Health Canada is: The term Aboriginal cultural competency includes knowledge of Aboriginal peoples and refers to the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal peoples from different cultural backgrounds, or in settings where cultures coexist. It includes the ability to communicate and understand the culture and behaviours of other individuals and groups, and to make appropriate recommendations.

The Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF) will be sent for your completion by Human Resources once your application has been received.

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.