Director of Mental Wellness

Intent of the process

This process is designed to fill one English essential position in Halifax (Nova Scotia) on an indeterminate basis. A pool of candidates may be established to staff positions of various tenures with various language requirements.

The intent is to staff this position via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

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 relevant degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics *. AND
• Graduation with an advanced degree (Master’s or Phd) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a health related field.

* 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 in working as a clinician in a related health discipline for a period greater than two years.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in providing leadership to program(s).
• Experience in briefing various groups, including senior management.
• Experience working effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of mental health and addiction.
• Knowledge of emerging issues and trends in the area of mental wellness programming.
• Knowledge of Government priorities related to health and to First Nations and Inuit.

• Ability to analyze health related information and make recommendations.
• Ability to manage.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Aboriginal cultural competency
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Leadership
• Respect for diversity
• Teamwork

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

• Experience working with Aboriginal clients or organizations.

Health Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workforce representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian population.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.
• Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.
• Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.

Other information

All written communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of the qualification ""ability to communicate effectively in writing”.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.