Communicable Disease Control Coordinator

Update: AMENDMENT (CLOSING DATE)
Closing date extended to 13 November, 2017.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process designed to create a pool of candidates. This pool of candidates may be used to staff similar positions with similar 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: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 Nursing.

Degree equivalency

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

• *Recent experience working in community health and/ or public health programs.
• Experience working in one or more components of a Communicable Disease Control program such as: health emergency management, vaccine preventable diseases, communicable disease, tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases, harm reduction, blood borne pathogens, sexually transmitted infections and infection control.
*Recent is usually defined as taking place approximately in the last five years.

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

• Graduation with an advanced degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a health related field.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working with Aboriginal clients or organizations.
• Experience in the management of projects or initiatives.
• Experience in reviewing, analyzing and synthesizing written reports.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the Canadian Public Health System (local, provincial, territorial and federal roles and responsibilities with respect to Communicable disease control).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of communicable disease prevention and control.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of program planning and evaluation
• Knowledge of how the social determinants of health impact the health of First Nation and Inuit communities

• Ability to provide nursing advice and guidance on public health issues
• Ability to work collaboratively using community development principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
• Ability to prioritize.

• Aboriginal cultural competency
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Respect for diversity
• Dependability

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

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.
• Possess and maintains registration as a Registered Nurse in a province or territory of Canada.
• Willing and able to travel - this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.

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.