Director General, Negotiations - West

Important messages

This selection process is advertised simultaneously in the Federal Public Service under the internal selection process number 17-IAN-NCR-IA-292985. Persons employed in the Federal Public Service are encouraged to apply only once, via the internal advertised selection process. Preference may be given to the internal process.

Work environment

***Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is looking for a seasoned leader to staff a vacant EX-03 position.***

As a talented individual, you will contribute to INAC's unique mandate by providing the overall strategic direction with respect to the negotiation and addressing of matters related to claims, historic treaties and Indigenous self-determination, in the context of reconciliation and profound transformation. By assuming this role, you will support Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to improve social well-being and economic prosperity to the benefit of all Canadians. You will play a key role in advancing Government of Canada’s commitment to renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous People based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnerships.

Pursuing a career at INAC provides employees with many opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As an executive of the organization, you will have the chance to work in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to collaborate on horizontal files, and to deliver on significant projects that contribute to our mandate.

INAC is one of the departments responsible for meeting the Government of Canada's legal obligations and commitments to Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), and for fulfilling the federal government's constitutional responsibilities in the North. INAC's activities and programs help fulfill these responsibilities. Our mission is:

Working together to make Canada a better place for Indigenous and Northern peoples and communities.

Come join an organization whose goal is to achieve a fundamental and profound shift in the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous peoples and to move forward together as true partners in Confederation and build a better future.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions. All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff a similar position in their organization.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,000 words (maximum) "You must clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must use those criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each, demonstrating how you meet them with concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the criteria are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the responsibilities. You will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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

Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience: Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program and two years of working experience within the federal, provincial or territorial government.


It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- Significant* experience in leading the development and implementation of policy and/or negotiation frameworks.


- Experience in representing an organization, during consultations or negotiations of agreements.


- Significant* experience in the provision of strategic advice and briefings to senior management (Director General level or above) and Ministers on complex** issues.


- Significant* experience in establishing and managing partnerships with other federal organizations, central agencies, other levels of government, Indigenous organizations and private sector.



- Experience in the management of human* and financial* resources.

NOTE (*):

Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task, which are acquired over a period of at least two (2) years at the executive level.


Complex issues are issues with at least 3 of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the program delivery for the public service.


Some examples of managing human resources may include: supervised staff, establishing vision, priorities, work plans or establishing work objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, approving training, demonstration of experience in managing various service delivery and resources allocation frameworks, etc. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.



Some examples of managing financial resources may include: full delegation for a budget for at least one fiscal cycle, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

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

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position.

A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant Qualification Standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- Experience in leading, managing or delivering Indigenous programs and/or policies.

- Experience in consulting or negotiating with Indigenous organizations.

- Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of the orientation and objectives of federal Indigenous policies, the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People and, the Principles respecting the Government of Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples, in particular as they relate to the recognition of Indigenous rights, self-determination, treaty implementation and partnerships.

- Knowledge of the aspirations and the socio-economic environment of Indigenous People in Canada.

- Knowledge of the central decision-making machinery of the government of Canada and of the role played by central agencies in First Nation, Inuit and Northern issues.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel will be required across Canada.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

Before the closing date, you must submit on-line a complete application consisting of a covering letter which demonstrates clearly that you fully meet the screening requirements as well as a résumé.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your résumé or application form.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preference in your application.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview will be conducted. Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. This means that only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

Reference checks will be done; candidates will have to bring their list of references to the interview (2 supervisors, 2 colleagues and 2 subordinates).

The SELEX may be administered.

Performance agreements and talent management results may be used in the process.

For information on preparing for an EX appointment process, please visit http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/sas-sde/ex/pexap-ppnvpc-eng.htm

For information on Public Service Key Leadership Competencies, please visit http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal///kcl/intro-eng.asp

Once the appointment process is finalized, notifications will be posted on jobs.gc.ca.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is to be noted that it is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your telephone number or e-mail address. Failure to do so might exclude you from the selection process.

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.