Negotiation Analyst (Anticipatory)

Important messages

Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS how they meet ESSENTIAL AND ASSET education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria. Candidates must write one or two paragraphs for each criteria, demonstrating how they meet them and citing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes MAY only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in your responses.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) with various linguistic profiles (English essential, French or English Essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC) and/or security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTE:

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in conducting economic, social, or statistical research and analysis in a work or school environment.

Experience analyzing issues, and developing and recommending responses or positions to a superior.

Experience writing complex reports for approval by a superior.

Note: All experience factors will be assessed taking into consideration depth, breadth and relevance.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

A post-secondary degree in a field related to the duties of the position such as the humanities, law, sociology, political science, public administration, history or mediation.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working on issues related to Indigenous peoples and communities (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).

Experience working on public policy issues in a work environment.

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

Various language requirements
The anticipatory positions to staff is English Essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the current and emerging issues related to Indigenous people in Canada and their impact on INAC priorities.

Knowledge of the historical relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples.

Knowledge of research methods and techniques.

ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze and make recommendations.

Ability to effectively manage numerous files simultaneously.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Effective interpersonal relationship.

Judgement.

Discretion.

Thoroughness.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work overtime, often on short notice.

Willingness to travel.

Possession of a valid driving licence.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

1) A written examination may be administered.

2) An interview may be administered.

3) Reference checks may be sought.

4) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

5) Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

6) Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

7) Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

8) 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.

9) PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.