Project Officer

Important messages

The intent of this staffing process is to fill 1 full-time indeterminate (permanent) position in Yellowknife (Northwest Territories). This process will also be used to fill future vacancies in Project Officer positions located in Whitehorse (Yukon) and Iqaluit (Nunavut).

Candidates applying from outside must be willing to relocate to Whitehorse, (Yukon), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) or Iqaluit (Nunavut). Relocation assistance is available. Please indicate in your application which location(s) you are applying for.

The salary range for this position is: $73,834 to $105,131 plus applicable northern allowances, as well as vacation travel assistance. Rates and conditions subject to change.

Federal government housing is available for Iqaluit positions only.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. The headquarters of CanNor are located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. CanNor also has regional offices in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 100 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues!

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job!! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments!

To get a copy of the work description please email Bordine Boddie at .

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 1 full-time indeterminate (permanent) position in Yellowknife (Northwest Territories).

This process will also be used to fill future vacancies in Project Officer positions located in Whitehorse (Yukon) and Iqaluit (Nunavut).

A pool of qualified candidates may also be established to fill similar positions, with varying tenures, in any of CanNor’s northern offices.

The pool may be used by other federal organizations operating in the North.
For positions in Nunavut.

For positions in Nunavut, Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Applicants for positions in Nunavut will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who identify themselves as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all other applicants will be considered for these 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)

ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

E1: Experience in providing written advice to senior management through correspondence, briefings and reports.

E2: Experience in participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of government development programs or project frameworks involving multiple stakeholders.

E3: Experience in building and maintaining partner/stakeholder networks.

E4: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

E5: Experience in working with Northern communities and/or Aboriginal communities and governments.

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

English essential
This position requires proficiency in the English language.

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of northern environmental assessment (EA) legislation.
K2: Knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities related to the northern economic development.
K3: Knowledge of federal and territorial government roles and activities related to economic development in northern Canada.

Demonstrating integrity and respects
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to analyze issues in the area of northern resource development.
A4: Ability to provide advice.

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

The following assets would be nice:

AED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience working on northern issues or files, such as oil and gas, pipelines, mining and economic development.
AE2: Experience working in a northern, cross-cultural environment.

AK1: Knowledge of the Northern Project Management Office`s (NPMO) role in northern regulatory processes.
AK2: Knowledge of northern Indigenous culture, society and/or economy.

AA1: Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language from northern Canada.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Willingness and ability to travel in northern Canada and/or to small remote communities in northern Canada.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Willingness and ability to work in Whitehorse, (Yukon), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) or Iqaluit (Nunavut). Please indicate in your application for which location (s) you are applying for.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

The incumbent and his/her dependents (includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

*Includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

Other information

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer ‘screening questions’ concerning the essential education as well as the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your response to each question. Your responses should provide concrete examples that demonstrate how you meet / possess the essential/asset qualifications you will be asked about, and the period of time during which you performed these tasks. Content of your responses should be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used to validate this information.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate’s responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Relocation Directive: www.nic-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

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.