Associate Evaluation Officer

Work environment

The Evaluation, Performance Measurement and Review Branch (EPMRB) at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is currently seeking dynamic, goal-oriented and highly flexible individuals to join its team at the EC-04 level.

EPMRB's evaluation and performance measurement activities are focused on supporting the Department in achieving results for Canadians and the renewal of the relationship with Indigenous peoples.

If you have a desire to work in a dynamic environment, and enjoy the opportunity of exploring a wide range of themes, policy issues, legislation and regulation, we have excellent opportunities for you.

Our evaluators collaborate with diverse stakeholders, travel and are encouraged to seek creative ways to deliver evaluation by working in teams and with external consultants and experts. EPMRB is especially focused on supporting evaluator learning and growth.

If you are up for the challenge, we hope you will consider applying.

Intent of the process

THE POSITION IS WITH THE AUDIT AND EVALUATION SECTOR IN GATINEAU. However, if you are found qualified and if opportunities become available, you could be considered in other sectors of the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

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)

EDUCATION:

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

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.

NOTE: The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate or a higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience* in contributing to and conducting program evaluations and/or social science research projects.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with continuous performance of the duties for a minimum period of two ( 2) years.

Experience contributing to performance measurement projects.

Experience undertaking research and in providing analytical support to evaluation and/or social science research projects.

Experience working in or with multi-disciplinary teams including consultants.

Experience contributing to the writing of evaluation and/or research reports.

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

Various language requirements
The current position to be staff is English essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the mandate of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and the major issues and trends facing the Department.

Knowledge of the federal government’s policies and standards on Evaluation and Performance Measurement.

Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices, including quantitative and qualitative analysis.

ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze and synthesis complex issues, information and ideas.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding, complex and fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to provide advice and guidance to students and/or junior evaluation staff.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Judgement
Reliability
Initiative
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

Education

Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in an evaluation and/or performance measurement unit.

Experience with Indigenous and/or Northern issues and research.

Experience using data and/or statistical analysis software.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the 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.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Security clearance level: Secret
• A valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada including to remote communities

Other information

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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

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

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.