Health Planning Program Officer, Program Delivery

Important messages

Please be advised this process will be used to staff positions in the new Department of Indigenous Services Canada. The creation of the Department of Indigenous Services Canada is an important development in our renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples. These structural changes will allow our government to work more effectively with Indigenous partners to provide services that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life.

Please see Intent of the process and Organizational Needs.

Intent of the process

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.

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar temporary or permanent positions, actings, assignments/secondments or deployments in Saskatchewan.

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

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience interpreting policies or directives
Experience providing advice and guidance in an administrative role
Experience working with computer software and programs such as word processing, databases and spreadsheet applications to create reports
Experience in preparing or contributing to briefing documents (i.e. summary reports, briefing notes, presentations, annotated agendas, correspondence, etc.)
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

Organizational Competencies
Respectful of Diversity
Aboriginal Cultural Competency*

Please note, the definition of Aboriginal Cultural Competency* 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 several cultures co-exist. It includes the ability to communicate and understand the culture, and behaviours of other individuals and groups, and to make appropriate recommendations.

Core Competencies
Communication (oral)
Communication (written)
Dependability

Behavioural Competencies
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Adaptability
Work under pressure

Abilities
Ability to handle inquiries, research information, resolve problems and make recommendations
Ability to supervise and lead a team

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

Successful completion of a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience using Grants and Contribution Information Management system (GCIMS)
Experience using Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
Experience providing information to and assisting First Nation communities or organizations
Experience leading working groups
Experience in analyzing and summarizing financial information

Organization Needs
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).

Operational Requirements

Willingness and ability for occasional travel
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Possession of a valid Class V driver’s licence or the personal mobility to the degree associated with the possession of a valid Class V driver’s licence

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence.

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. 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.)

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
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.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, the operational requirements and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Random selection may be used.

A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications MUST therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.